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Newsjack: an introduction

What is Newsjack?

Exclusive to ±«Óãtv Radio 4 Extra, Newsjack showcases the week's news stories which have been lovingly bashed, mashed and molded into sketches and one-liners.

Irreverent and satirical, Newsjack is the scrapbook sketch show written entirely by the Great British public, and then bought to life by a revolving cast of sketch performers.

Trying to make sense of it all is our host, Kiri Pritchard-McLean.

Can I write for Newsjack?

- Yes, anyone can submit material. It's a showcase for new comedy writing.

- We accept sketches and one-liners every week of the four week run.

- All submissions will be read, but due to the overwhelming number of entries we do not have time to give individual feedback.

What should I be writing?

- Look at the submission guidelines .

- Listen to previous episodes, which will introduce you to the tone of the show.

- Follow us on Twitter as well , to hear about any last-minute requests for material.

How can I listen to the show?

- The show is broadcast weekly on Thursdays at 10.30pm on ±«Óãtv Radio 4 Extra, and is then available on ±«Óãtv Sounds.

- You can apply for tickets to watch the show being recorded on the ±«Óãtv Audience site .

- Subscribe to the Newsjack Podcast here and we will send it direct to your ears…

More from Newsjack

  • Go behind-the-scenes with the Newsjack team

  • Thinking about sending us your material? Read this first...

  • Take a look at the Producers' tips for getting your work featured on the show

  • Former contributor Tom Neenan tells ±«Óãtv Writersroom about his experiences writing for Newsjack

  • Clips from the show