With nearly 2000 entries, just 26 writers have been selected for a comedy masterclass on 5th April, from which 10 will be chosen for a week-long residential masterclass in May.

Working with BBC comedy producers and established comedy talent, the writers will be developing sitcom projects that reflect modern Britain and showcase new voices.

Jenni Armstrong has previously written for BBC radio comedy shows including WATSON'S WIND UP and NEWSJACK, and the web-project THIS JUST IN for Zeppotron and Channel 4. She is currently working on a new television sitcom and an online comedy series.