Sketchtopia

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The award-winning multicultural sketch show with a unique satirical take on British life.

The award-winning sketch show which brings together white, black, Asian and minority ethnic comedy talent from across the UK with their unique satirical take on British life.

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Sketchtopia: Series 2: Episode 3

Episode 3

Series 2

BBC Radio 4 - Sketchtopia, Series 2, Episode 3

New series of the award-winning sketch show featuring diverse writers from across the UK.

Multicultural sketch show that brings together brand new sketch writing talent from across the UK with their unique satirical take on modern life in Britain.

Sketchtopia sets out to find the next generation of white, black, Asian and minority ethnic satirical sketch comedy writers from a range of backgrounds across the UK - with a keen eye on finding the funny in a multicultural Britain.

The critically acclaimed first series picked up a nomination for best sketch show at the BBC Audio Drama Awards and Celtic Media Awards and won Gold at the Audio Production Awards 2018. 

Series 2 brings a crop of returning sketch characters, including Millie and Martha, Woke Colleague, Brexit Dad and The Support Group. The show aims to make sharp observations about modern Britain and, most importantly, allow shared experiences, common points of reference and authenticity to come together to create a truly unique British sketch show. Sketchtopia promises to be irreverent, thoughtful and, above all, funny!

Performers: Vivienne Acheampong, James McNicholas, Jamie-Rose Monk, Nimisha Odedra and Susheel Kumar.

Episode 3 writers:  Lizzie Bates, Anna Emerson, Athena Kugblenu, Steve Lawrence, Lynda Kennedy, Bilal Zafar, Jim Felton, Hannah Croft, Fiona Pearce, Sara Gibbs, Lucky Azhad.

Producer:  Gus Beattie.
A Gusman production for BBC Radio 4

Sketchtopia: Series 2

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

A second series for this critically acclaimed multicultural sketch show.

Return of the award-winning sketch show bringing together white, black, Asian and minority ethnic sketch talent from across the UK with their unique satirical take on British life.

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