Comedy

Comedy at Channel 4 should be original, bold, and distinctive with a real sense of authorship. Recent output includes Derry Girls, Catastrophe, Stath Lets Flats, Gameface, Friday Night Dinner, Lee And Dean, The Bisexual, The Windsors and Home.

Channel 4 has a special relationship with new talent and we are more likely to take risks on unknown comedians and writers than any other broadcaster. So alongside championing brilliant and original writing, we aim to find and launch the next generation of great comic performers.

Individual talent or emergent writers will inevitably need the backing of a PACT-registered or established production company. A fantastic script is the first crucial stage in making a great show, but you'll also need skilful casting, production, direction and post-production. The production company and you can then pitch the idea, as a full package, to the Commissioning Editors. Channel 4 cannot accept unsolicited scripts from members of the public.

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When submitting a script to the Comedy department please do NOT copy in Fiona McDermott. Send to Genre Assistant Nicole Steven.