BBC 3 Invests In Original Web Comedy

BBC 3 is releasing seven web-based comedies via bbc.co.uk/bbcthree

The "Feed My Funny" productions include sketch show formats like For The Win and Dawson Bros Funtime, hidden camera stunts in Impractical Jokers, a mockumentary about a pirate radio station in People Just Do Nothing, The Imran Yusuf Show which is a vehicle for new stand up Imran Yusuf, Alison Jackson’s spoof celebrity gossip show Celebrity Bitchslap News and surreal silent comedy from The TapeFace Tapes.

 

Here is a sneak peak of Dawson Bros Funtime:

 

 

Zai Bennet, BBC 3 controller, commented on the web comedies: 

“BBC 3 is the channel that nurtures new comedy. We already invest in loads of online comedy shorts for new talent, writers and directors. We are delighted to now commission seven full length comedies for the web.”