Neil Webster is a writer and experienced Executive Producer, Producer and Script Editor. Neil co-founded the comedy production company Happy Tramp which has produced a range of scripted series for the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, and a number of half hour films for Sky Arts’ Urban Myths series.
Prior to Happy Tramp, Neil co-founded the comedy production company Zeppotron, working as Creative Director until 2012. Before Zeppotron, Neil’s credits included script editor and writer on The 11 O'Clock Show, writer on The Sketch Show, Gas, Attachments and Something for the Weekend. Neil has also worked as a writer for various stand ups including Lee Mack, Jimmy Carr, Frankie Boyle, Mickey Flanagan and Jason Manford.
We asked Neil about how he got started in Comedy writing, his favourite comedy characters and tips for new writers.