Mae Martin, Aisling Bea and Olga Koch are among this year’s Writers’ Guild Award nominees. Martin and Bea have had their sitcoms Feel Good and This Way Up recognised, while Koch’s radio comedy, which came from her Edinburgh Festival hit show, Fight has also been shortlisted. Other nominated comedians include Sarah Kendall, Hannah George, Taylor Glenn and Catie Wilkins.
Mae Martin, Sarah Kendall and Aisling Bea are all up for the Writers’ Guild award for best sitcom this year.
Due to last the cancellation of last years ceremony, two years of British writing talent will be recognised. The winners will be announced on 14th February at the Royal College of Physicians, London.
Writers’ Guild of Great Britain president Sandi Toksvig said: “What a fitting day to celebrate the cream of British writers – who have kept us entertained on page, stage, screen and across the airwaves, through such dark times.
“Our creative industries play such an important role, as do all those who work within them and we hope our awards ceremony on Valentine’s Day will send this message – you matter, we care, and thank you for your words, which have lifted us all up over these past two years.”
You can find the shortlists here!
