The supercharged bursary scheme offers 10 places each year to mid-level comedy creatives from across the UK; a mix of writers, writer/performers, producers, directors, and editors who would like to further their careers in scripted comedy.
Previous bursary winners and BBC Comedy Collective delegates have gone on to make BAFTA-winning TV series, land multiple script commissions, secure agents, write and produce radio shows, and gain directing credits.
Each bursary winner will receive up to £10,000 worth of paid shadowing on a BBC Comedy production, along with an allocated production mentor, plus a £5,000 development grant to put towards the individual’s development. They will also have a dedicated point of contact within the BBC Comedy Commissioning team, and access to the Collective ambassadors.
Joining the BBC Comedy Collective is not an entry level opportunity but will be open to anyone who has had at least one previous credit in writing, producing, directing or editing in any genre, across any platform - such as - TV, radio, theatre, podcasts, stand up, short films or commercials. Applicants will also need to be able to demonstrate a strong passion for and commitment to comedy.
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Deadline: 6 May 2026 at 11.59pm