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'Great comedy will always find an audience' says BBC's Gregor Sharp at RTS event

Nerys Evans, Simon Lupton, Boyd Hilton, Jessica Knappett, Gregor Sharp

Plans to put BBC Three online could rob a new generation of comedy writers and performers of the opportunity to find an audience, said Jessica Knappett, creator of E4 sitcom Drifters.

Knappett, who writes and stars in the series said: "I feel like BBC Three going online is a door closing, it's an opportunity that's been taken away from me. I feel personally it's exactly the sort of channel I would write for and I found it difficult enough to get an audience on E4."

Tips in 60 seconds: How to succeed in an audition

Jessica Knappett is the the star, writer and creator of E4 comedy series, Drifters. Here she explains what you should do in order to succeed in an audition.

Knappett has also appeared in The Inbetweeners movie and Steve Coogan's Alan Partridge Movie: ALPHA PAPA.

Behind the Scenes: The One Show

In this episode, as part of our Behind the Scenes series, we take a look at the production process at The One Show. Known for its topical magazine style and famous guests, The One Show is hosted by Alex Jones and former Blue Peter star Matt Baker. The team bring daily live entertainment to our screens, so join us to see how they bring the show to life.

Tips in 60 seconds... How to pitch for scripted comedy

Ben Boyer is the new commissioning editor of comedy at Sky. He is in charge of seeking out fresh talent for all their entertainment channels. He has previously worked on Sky Arts’ one-off programme The Dog Thrower.

Here he explains how to pitch for comedy at Sky

No laughing matter: how does comedy fight back?

Key industry players provide an insight into the evolution of sitcoms and discuss whether the genre has become more risk averse because of the pressure to land a hit, or simply evolved to meet the changing taste of viewers. We also examine if money is being redirected into genres that are cheaper and easier to make, how BBC Three moving online might affect the development and growth of new comedies, and who is putting their head above the parapet and trying to put scripted comedy back at the heart of TV viewing.

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New Muppets show to air on Sky 1 next month

Sky 1 has won the rights to air the new Muppets' television show, The Muppets.

The programme will be the Muppets' first television network series since Muppets Tonight, which was broadcast between 1996 and 1998.

No Laughing Matter: How Comedy Fights Back RTS EEE

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Infographic: How much TV do you watch during your lifetime?

Brits triumph at the Emmy nominations

Brits dominated nominations at the recently announced 2015 Emmys with Game Of Thrones leading the way with 24 nods.

Highly acclaimed period dramas Downton Abbey and Wolf Hall were given three nominations each. The ITV show set in the 1920s is nominated for Outstanding Drama Series while the BBC Tudor drama is selected for Outstanding Limited Series.

Emma Thompson, who starred in the live broadcast of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, is up for Outstanding Actress in a mini-series.

Tips in 60 seconds... How to pitch scripted comedy

To be successful in comedy you don't have to be established or know the industry well, you just need funny bones according to Sky's Head of Comedy, Lucy Lumsden. Here she gives her best tips on successfully pitching a comedy idea as always in just 60 seconds.

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