Wasn't there a vague "technology/communication" brief for P&R, not as strict as that for Recorded For Training Purposes, but still a sort of underlying suggestion ? Then again I can barely remember what I had for breakfast today so the odds of me remembering this detail with any accuracy are small.
 

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"'Reality,' sa molesworth 2, 'is so unspeakably sordid it make me shudder.'"

 

Does anyone know what the legal implications are of recording a sketch you wrote for Tilt? For posterity reasons.

And also how one might go about actually making such a recording?
 

Firstly belated congrats to everyone who scored in Tilt last night (and indeed so far). I also know a couple of writers not of this parish who scored last night, Tilt are certainly clocking up the numbers of non-commissioned writers.

As far as taping Tilt goes, on my Mac I use an application called WireTap which can save streaming audio into MP3 files. I'm sure there will be Windows equivalents. I'm not a lawyer, but I shouldn't think anyone at the BBC would have any problem with people doing this for personal use, it's selling these recordings or sharing them over the Internet that will get you into trouble.
 

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"'Reality,' sa molesworth 2, 'is so unspeakably sordid it make me shudder.'"

 

Yep, I know a guy who scored on Tilt last night who doesn't post on here too, the 1991 Football Writer of the Year as it happens....! Congrats.
 

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Firstly belated congrats to everyone who scored in Tilt last night (and indeed so far). I also know a couple of writers not of this parish who scored last night, Tilt are certainly clocking up the numbers of non-commissioned writers.

As far as taping Tilt goes, on my Mac I use an application called WireTap which can save streaming audio into MP3 files. I'm sure there will be Windows equivalents. I'm not a lawyer, but I shouldn't think anyone at the BBC would have any problem with people doing this for personal use, it's selling these recordings or sharing them over the Internet that will get you into trouble.

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I use a free thing called Audacity.
If you google for it you'll probably find it for download.
 

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Just a note to let you know that the other day I had a quick chat with the Broadcast Assistant who works on Tilt, and she said they were really impressed with the stuff that came in from the non-commissioned writers, loads of good stuff, tons more than they were expecting to use. So congratulations to everyone here who got stuff on. You've now joined the likes of Andy Hamilton, David Renwick, Jeremy Hardy, Ade Edmondson, Guy Jenkin and dozens more whose first professional writing income came from a topical comedy sketch broadcast on the BBC. Really glad your persistence has paid off.
Dave Cohen
 

Well done guys!
 

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Just a big thanks to Dave Cohen on behalf of everyone (said the self-appointed spokesman!); it's great to get feedback from 'within'. I think that's the hardest thing for non-commissioned writers as we never find out what's right or wrong with stuff. Some positive feedback coming out is very encouraging for us all.

Dan
 

Yeah, I hope this leads to other opportunities now we've got stuff on.
 

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Has this show finished now?
 

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Last week is this week. Deadline is 3pm tomorrow, not Tuesday this time.

Dan
 

Right, emailed some sketches off tonight and a couple of quickies are looking good for this week at present, so fingers crossed.

I thanked the team for giving us this opportunity -- again, self-appointed spokesperson for comedy sketch-writers everywhere (good and bad branch) -- and the producer was kind enough to get back to me to say that:
'the hope is that Tilt will eventually have two 13-week long runs a year and act as a breeding ground for other shows... but that depends on the funding... so write in to BBC7 and tell them what a great show it is.'

Good point to noted here, is that if they get enough good feedback about it maybe it'll be a shoo-in for another (and many more) series. As up-and-coming (or down-and-going) writers I think we need this sort of thing, and it's a chance for us to 'make our own luck'. So if you get a chance after this last episode is broadcast, it may be worth finding five or ten minutes to send in an email praising the show (and praising BBC7's commitment to new writing talent probably wouldn't go amiss either!)

It has got better since the first couple of episodes after finding its feet (a fact she did acknowledge) as can be seen not only from the improving reaction on this thread but also some people are being won over on the BBC7 Comedy Discussion Board, which has won 'Most Cynical Place in Cyberspace' Awards for three years running...

Play & Record (my own personal broadcast-writing debut last year) is definitely back later in the year. I'm assuming this will be done similarly to last year's scheme for open submissions.

Good news all round I think.

Dan
 

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Last week is this week. Deadline is 3pm tomorrow, not Tuesday this time.

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Dan, where did you hear tomorrow was the deadline? I was planning to write some stuff tomorrow evening, and on the Chortle Forums Victoria said this weeks deadline was Tuesday at 3pm as always.
 

I got an e-mail, but I wouldn't worry too much they usually send a second email asking for more stuff.
 

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"Thoughtcrime was not a thing that could be concealed forever. You might dodge successfully for a while, even for years, but sooner or later they were bound to get you."� Which is exactly what happened to Winston Smith. His rebellion was not one that was foolish and too outspoken. He silently tried to defeat the Party for his personal happiness, and in the end it cost him everything he had fought for, and his love for Julia. He had learned to love Big Brother, which was his ultimate fear when trying to live a life of individuality. The Party had defeated him.

1984
 

Yeah, the 'last minute' deadline is now Tuesday at 5pm (note it's a bit later than normal).

Dan