ILLUSTRATIVE TALENTSimon Blackwell
The Thick of It · In the Loop
The writing room
Develop premises, sharpen dialogue and follow a comedy scene from first idea to revised draft.
Explore Simon’s channel ↗A proposed creative network under Armando Iannucci’s brand. Watch comedy professionals share their computer screens as they write, edit, direct and create. Hear their thinking and ask questions live.
Each contributor has their own channel: a regular window into their work, with live demonstrations, explanations and audience questions.
ILLUSTRATIVE TALENT LINEUP · These people demonstrate the proposed network. Participation, teaching commitments and sessions are not confirmed.
ILLUSTRATIVE TALENTThe Thick of It · In the Loop
Develop premises, sharpen dialogue and follow a comedy scene from first idea to revised draft.
Explore Simon’s channel ↗
ILLUSTRATIVE TALENTCatastrophe · Sex Education
Compare cuts, shape reactions and explore the tiny editing decisions that make a joke land.
Explore Steve’s channel ↗
ILLUSTRATIVE TALENTVeep · Breeders
Break down scripts, explore staging and turn a written scene into a practical visual plan.
Explore Chris’s channel ↗Watch a contributor work, hear why they make each decision and put your questions into the live comments.
The host explains · example commentary
“The wide shot lets us read the whole room before we choose what to emphasise.”
Illustrative interface. Compare two storyboard shot choices using Cut A / B. No live broadcast is playing.
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Cabin Pressure

The Death of Stalin

Veep

Succession

Co-founder, Aardman
Wicked Little LettersThe Death of Stalin

Father Ted
MountainheadPeep Show

The Thick of It
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75 minutes exploring alternative cuts, pauses and reaction shots.
Illustrative access model and pricing. No subscriptions, bookings or payments are active in this demo.
Run live masterclasses from your computer. Share how you work, respond to viewers and build a following around your expertise.
Earn through monthly channel subscriptions and separately ticketed sessions, with opportunities for sponsored programming.
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