OOC - BBC Comedy Writing Scheme

Sorry for the spam, but this looked interesting. We have some good
writers here so thought it might be a good opportunity!
BBC launches a College Of Comedy Writing
deadline: 14 April 2008
The BBC are launching a scheme that will take six writers and give
them the chance of a lifetime. Over a year, six writers will be
trained by attaching them to sitcoms and sketch shows, giving each a
mentor for original work, and running a series of masterclasses in
all aspects of comedy writing.
The scheme, which has financial support from BBC Worldwide, is
designed for people who have already begun their careers, and can
demonstrate some achievement, such as broadcast material, a script
commission or performance of their work.
Applicants are being invited to submit the first ten pages of a half-
hour script, or six sketches by 14 April. Twelve writers will be
interviewed, and the successful six announced on 16 May. They will
then be matched with productions, and guaranteed a script commission.
They will also be given a mentor for original work, which will be
showcased when the scheme ends in March 2009. There will be two
residential workshops during the year, with sessions from leading
writers, producers and directors.
The scheme is being run by Micheál Jacob, formerly the BBC's Creative
Head of Mainstream Comedy and executive producer of My Family, Two
Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps and The Smoking Room. He will
combine running the college with developing and executive producing
programmes.
Applicants should email their submission, and a writing CV to: CollegeofComedy@...