Guidelines for Contributors
Complete biographies of the writers
Al Robertson’s Comedy Journey
Al Robertson
Al is a member of the sketch group Sheeps and is widely recognized for his roles in Stath Lets Flats and Starstruck. He has also featured in shows like Man Like Mobeen, Everyone Else Burns, This Is Going To Hurt, Industry, among others.
Ayo Adenekan is a name that resonates with many.
Ayo Adenekan’s Rising Star
Ayo is a stand-up comic who shared the title of Best Newcomer at the ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025 and received the Bestie Award for Emerging Talent. Additionally, he was a finalist for the BBC New Comedy Award in 2025. His inaugural show, Black Mediocrity, completely sold out during its run at the Edinburgh Fringe, leading to extra performances being scheduled.
Bella Hull on Radio 4
Bella is a comedian and author known for her performances on Have I Got News For You, Stand Up For Live Comedy, The Stand Up Sketch Show, and Comedy Central. She has brought three shows to Edinburgh, including her sold-out 2025 production Doctors Hate Her.
Bella Hull’s Radio Contributions
Celya Limited
Celya is a writer and stand-up comedian hailing from Paris. She has contributed to The Great British Sewing Bee, Channel 4, and Comedy Central, along with James Acaster’s Springleaf. She received the Chortle award.
In 2022, she was recognized as the Best Newcomer and was a finalist in the Funny Women competition. She frequently contributes to various radio shows and has made appearances on Live At The Apollo and The News Quiz. Her content has garnered millions of views on social media platforms.
Notable Performances and Awards
Charlie Skeleton
Charlie Skelton is a writer and journalist known for his comedic work. He has served as a script editor on various programs, such as Channel 4’s 10 O’Clock Live, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, You Have Been Watching, and the radio show So Wrong It’s Right. His writing portfolio features Have I Got News For You, 8 Out of 10 Cats, and The Big Fat Quiz of the Year. He collaborated with Victoria Coren Mitchell on Once More, With Feeling, and covered the Bilderberg Group for The Guardian between 2009 and 2014. Additionally, Charlie co-established The Friday Thing and The London News Review.
Chris Cantrill on Radio 4
Chris is a comedian, writer, and actor who has been nominated three times for the Edinburgh Comedy Award. He co-created and stars in Icklewick FM on BBC Radio 4. Alongside his partner, he forms the double act The Delightful Sausage, boasting numerous appearances on BBC and Channel 4 across panel shows, radio, and television.
Ellie Fulcher on Radio 4
Ellie, a writer and facilitator hailing from South-East London, has collaborated with various authors at the Royal Court Theatre to aid in their growth. In 2021, she triumphed in the OVERHEARD podcast competition organized by Soho Theatre in collaboration with NBCUniversal International Studios and StoryHunter, presenting The Ballad of a Virgin who can’t drive. Additionally, she contributed as a dramaturg for Soho Theatre’s production, Eat The Rich (but perhaps not my friends x).
Gráinne Maguire on Radio 4
Louis is primarily recognized for his contributions to The Late Late Show with James Corden, and has also been a writer for The Armstrong and Miller Show, Psychobitches, Me and My Monsters, and the Grammy Awards. He was a co-creator of Knighthood & Decoy.
Nathan Foad on Radio 4
Nathan is a comedic writer and performer renowned for his role as the creator, writer, and executive producer of Newark, Newark. He has appeared in HBO’s Our Flag Means Death and has contributed to a diverse array of BBC and streaming projects.
Omar Badawi
Omar, a comedian and satirist hailing from Egypt, embarked on his stand-up journey in 2019 and clinched the So You Think You’re Funny award in his debut year. His online performances have garnered millions of views.
Olatunji Omodara
Omodara is a performer and writer who has been involved in the stand-up scene for the past two years, and her writing credits feature ITV’s sketch program Say! Less!
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