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TILT - full details on submitting, plus some tips
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mark said:
Full details will appear here in about 5 minutes time. Keep refreshing.
To re-cap: Tilt is a new radio sketch show that will be taking un-solicited material. i.e. at last, a new avenue into BBC comedy writing.
Full details are on the below page, with some tips from Dave Cohen:
http://www.sitcom.co.uk/writers/write_for_tilt.shtml
If you have any questions post them in this thread and I'll see if I can get Dave to answer them too.
Look forward to hearing some of your material on the radio!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Is this a trick to see how long we'll sit here pressing refresh?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Leevil said:
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Thanks Mark!
Ooh, I love Katy Wix.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Leevil said:
That IS great Mark, thanks!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Stylo said:
Thanks Mark!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Charley said:
Ooooooooh Fankoo Marky.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
Quote: Mark @ March 4, 2008, 7:38 PM
Full details are on the below page, with a tip from Dave Cohen:
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No gags about balding jewish guys!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
Have sent my first bits tonight. No time like the present.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
I think we've had a go too but I can't think of SFA as usual. 
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
Quote: sootyj @ March 4, 2008, 9:29 PMHave sent my first bits tonight. No time like the present.
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"Don't start sending stuff until the 21st March"
Isn't that what it says?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Leevil said:
Quote: Seefacts @ March 4, 2008, 9:38 PM"Don't start sending stuff until the 21st March"
Isn't that what it says?
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Yes, I noticed that too. How dare it tell us what to do! *shakes fist*
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
If it's funny they'll have it. Rules are for Parking Meters!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
It's guidelines, I was asking to go on the mailing list. Whats the worst they're going to do bin them, name the next Blue Peter cat after me.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
Warden of the damned
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
That's a horrible name for a cat.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
It fits our cat.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
Well I called ours fat cat, but when it got run over, I only had to add an l to it's name.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
Our cat is Beelzebub 'isself!
He don't 'alf lay into virgins! (when he finds one)
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
Virgin cats, there's no such mythical beast. Randy noisy buggers, if they can't eat it, kill it or fuck it, they run from it.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
He's into human flesh. Trouble is, we live in Romford.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
Not many humans in Romford, high CHUD population?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
Not much virgin flesh in Romford!
The chav birds are born preggers!
Have we gone off topic?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Cheers, Mark. I might do this.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
Mayhap we have, you gave the game away.
I hoped out banter would bore every one else from entering, curses.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
It could have done save for that fatal floor.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mark said:
Don't thank me, Dave Cohen is the one to thank. His advice there is top notch so do follow that...
Particularly the bit about going to see the first recording I'd say. As has been demonstrated in the Newsrevue / Treason Show threads, getting as much knowledge about a show in advance of submitting something is important. If you can style your submissions to the performers' particular talents and the general style of the show you may have a chance of getting something accepted.
I suspect many will completely miss the target. It can't just be funny, it has to be funny and relivant to the show!
These opportunities don't come along often enough; competition is therefore likely to be very tough. Doing things like watching the recording and careful tailoring of gags is the way to get an unfair advantage over your fellow writers!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
Well done Mark for putting this up and for Dave for the advice. Its a great opportunity indeed and there certainly aren't that many with the Beeb at the moment.
Just one query about the recordings, won't the show be broadcast soon after each one? For those that aren't nearby, they hopefully won't lose too much if they listen to the show once its out.
I can see it being essential to go to NR and TS as they aren't broadcast and their visual shows.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Anorak said:
Yes the shows will be going out the next day, I think, and will be available on 'Listen Again' for a whole week. So after show 1 there'll be no excuse for sending stuff that doesn't fit the format. Also I can't remember if I mentioned that they're only looking for topical stuff from most non-commissioned writers, so don't waste too much energy or effort at this stage trying to come up with formats.
Dave C
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, jdubya said:
thanks Mark and Dave.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
Quote: jdubya @ March 5, 2008, 1:15 PMthanks Mark and Dave.
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How do we know Mark is really Mark? Surely that's not a real name?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, jdubya said:
Quote: ContainsNuts @ March 5, 2008, 1:38 PMHow do we know Mark is really Mark? Surely that's not a real name?
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??????????
be sure to send that in
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, jdubya said:
Anyway, there's a bit more info here: http://board.sitcom.co.uk/thread/5869
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mark said:
Dave Cohen, being the really nice guy he is, has now very kindly also written a more in-depth guide on how to write a good sketch for Tilt. I'd suggest this article is required reading for anyone who wants to succeed with this opportunity...
http://www.sitcom.co.uk/writers/writing_sketches.shtml
If you have any questions do post them here as Dave will be logging on later to answer some of them.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, swerytd said:
Thanks Mark/Dave -- the article is very helpful.
Griff
The 'invited non-commissioned writers' were those of us lucky enough to get a sketch on Play & Record (and, I assume one or two other open-submission shows) that the producer was involved in last year. I don't think it refers to ability as such!
Hope this helps.
Dan
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, swerytd said:
That depends if I get promoted from 'invited' to 'promising'!
Dan
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
Great stuff from Dave. I've just been reading Aristole's Poetics actually so it sunk in nicely.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Anorak said:
Yes I think Dan has it summed up. The commissioned writers are still putting the show together, Victoria is also taking input from non-commissioned writers who impressed her last time - then from 21st March its every writer for him and herself. I'll let you know of any further developments.
Dave
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
Thanks Dave I will ready my comedic kungfu.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Hennell said:
Just wondering about the submissions format, should we be sending 1 e-mail with several sketches attached or an individual e-mail per sketch?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Anorak said:
I guess one e-mail with everything in it. They'll be getting a lot of stuff.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mark said:
Next week Dave Cohen will launching a new sketch reading service via this website. To find out more see this link:
http://www.sitcom.co.uk/writers/consultation_sketch.shtml
Full details next week. If you're looking to succeed with Tilt I'd suggest this is certainly something to consider!
As an aside, I'd suggest everyone should be putting all their effort into getting some material onto this show. It is exactly this sort of show that could get the BBC to 'notice' you.
Earlier today I interviewed a well-known comedy writer for a feature that will hopefully be approved to appear on this site soon. Six years ago, this person was in the same position as many on you - but their career got a jump-start after a couple of carefully honed sketches they had sent in attracted the attention of a BBC producer. Tilt is the next opportunity to try this route in.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
Has nay one received the letter describing the stuff they wanted covered yet?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, jdubya said:
No. I haven't. I got an initial email with a very rough brief when I sent my CV and a sketch in, but not heard nothing, no siree, since.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
Oh, I didn't even get that! Can I get a peek?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, jdubya said:
Quote: jdubya @ March 5, 2008, 3:13 PMAnyway, there's a bit more info here: http://board.sitcom.co.uk/thread/5869
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there you go.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, David Chapman said:
When does it start? Next week sometime? I think it's Karen Taylor night.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mark said:
OK, we've got Tilt threads everywhere, some littered with off-topic discussions, so to help us organise things and keep the discussion fresh and neat please continue discussion here:
http://board.sitcom.co.uk/thread/6314