Tim Dawson
Tim Dawson is a writer and the editor of British Comedy Guide's professional platform, BCG Pro.
About
Tim is an experienced writer, with numerous television and radio credits, including Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps, Breaking The News and Not For Turning.His latest play The Red Prince, starring Benjamin May and directed by Susan Nickson, premiered in London in February 2026. Simon Finn of Everything Theatre gave the show four stars, calling it "A sharply observed, fiercely intelligent piece of theatre". Tatiana Gilfillan of A Young(ish) Perspective followed suit, noting "The satirical prowess of this play is without a doubt". Tim Stanley of The Daily Telegraph said, "Hugely enjoyed The Red Prince... A funny and painfully accurate dramatisation of the Starmer epoch".As BCG Pro editor, Tim writes regular content for the industry-leading resource, as well as running a script consultancy and a selection of writers' room experiences. With former BBC Creative Head of Comedy Micheál Jacob, Tim devised and co-runs Pro's very own audio sitcom, The House.Tim is currently expanding The Red Prince into a 90 minute piece, in collaboration with Susan Nickson.
More about The Red Prince
Craig Kitman MP didn't sign up for this."A refreshing, non-partisan romp through the life of a Parliamentarian, asking deeper questions but also giving us plenty of laugh-out-loud jokes along the way." - James Cary, Writer (Miranda, Bluestone 42, Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!)New dates coming soon.
#Blessed and other stories of love and friendship
Not For Turning is currently available as part of #Blessed And Other Stories Of Love And Friendship, a BBC radio drama collection exploring love, family, romances and life's ups and downs, released by Penguin. Writer Julian Dutton (Lewis Macleod Is Not Himself, Pompidou, Please Use Other Door) described the play as "a sparkling politico-personal drama with a witty sculpted script".
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Further praise for The Red Prince
"This play is an absolute BLAST!" - Ed Bye, Director (Red Dwarf, Bottom, Absolutely Fabulous)"Astute and very, very funny." - Gareth Roberts, Columnist (The Spectator)⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Nothing is spared writer Tim Dawson’s scalpel-sharp nib, as the targets of his satire fire like a machine gun into the audience. This is clearly not a script that has been sitting on a dusty shelf while it gestates into a fully-fledged work; the gags are so contemporary (Peter Mandelson) that it makes the work feel very much alive. It would be wrong of me to try and resurrect some of the best lines here simply because they are so well crafted that my re-phrasing will not do them justice. In the phrasing so commonly used by our politicians: let me be absolutely clear, I do not want anyone to miss this show." - Everything Theatre⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The writer Tim Dawson creates in Kitman an incisive portrait of a disillusioned MP without any firm convictions, born on a tide of initial optimism, who sinks when it becomes clear that he is lost in a political landscape without a dynamic centre. There are some good one-liners about political ineptitude and the relationship between politicians and the press (Kitman amusingly compares the imagined response of different headlines of various news outlets to his bumbling and failures). The play feels very in tune with the current political climate, down to the crafting of single arrow-like phrases." - A Young(ish) Perspective
Script consultancy recommendations
“Tim gave my script a very thorough analysis, giving positive feedback and encouragement on the good parts and detailed constructive notes on the problem areas, giving in depth and precise advice on how to fix them. He also invited me to push back, making the process a two-way conversation rather than just a wham-bam thank you ma'am experience. Invaluable service!” - Ned L."Working with Tim was the best investment in myself. He got my voice immediately, challenged anything that didn’t sound like me, and left me buzzing to write more. Insightful, honest, encouraging and exactly what I needed. If you’re serious about your craft (and I am) and you want to get your work out there, you have to send it to Tim first. His service is collaborative, offers practical advice with industry insight and will give you the confidence to create your very best work. Don’t send anything anywhere until Tim’s had a look at it first!" - Lisa H."Beyond his professional achievements, Tim is an outstanding mentor and collaborator. As part of Comedy Lab, he has played an invaluable role in supporting emerging writers and performers, offering insightful guidance, compassionate critique, and practical advice drawn from years of experience in the industry... Tim has an exceptional knack for helping new writers turn rough ideas into fully realised sitcom premises, providing structure, confidence, and a working sense of what makes a scene land." - Tom Short, Founder, Comedy LabFurther script consultancy details here.
More about Tim
Tim Dawson is a writer who has been developing work for television, radio, and stage for nearly two decades. He began his career at 18, when his original sitcom Coming Of Age was piloted by BBC Three. The show ran for three series, with Tim writing every episode. It was produced by the team behind Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps, a series for which Tim also wrote.Since those early days at BBC Television Centre, Tim has built a career spanning comedy, drama, journalism, and editorial work. He has written for numerous comedians, including Adrian Edmondson, Stephen K. Amos, Dick & Dom, Joe Pasquale, and Jon Culshaw, and has contributed to programmes including The Now Show and Breaking the News.In 2018, Tim wrote an episode of Lady Christina, a light science fiction audio drama spun off from Doctor Who and produced by Big Finish Productions. The series starred Michelle Ryan and Warren Brown, and Tim's episode was noted for its playful James Bond-inspired tone.In 2020, Tim wrote Not For Turning, a comedy drama for BBC Radio 4. The play has since been published by Penguin as part of #Blessed And Other Stories of Love And Friendship, a BBC radio drama collection. Writer Julian Dutton described it as "a sparkling politico-personal drama with a witty sculpted script".Tim's latest work is The Red Prince, a one-person play directed by Susan Nickson and performed by Benjamin May. The show follows fictional Labour MP Craig Kitman across an hour-long monologue set in his constituency office. It premiered in London in February 2026 to strong reviews. Tim Stanley of The Daily Telegraph called it "a funny and painfully accurate dramatisation of the Starmer epoch", while Everything Theatre awarded four stars and A Young(ish) Perspective praised its "incisive portrait of a disillusioned MP". Tim is currently expanding the play into a 90 minute piece, in collaboration with Susan Nickson.Tim has written for numerous national outlets on comedy, culture, the creative industries and broadcasting. His features have explored subjects ranging from the legacy of mid-twentieth century popular comedy to the state of political satire. He has also written extensively for British Comedy Guide, including in-depth analyses of classic sitcoms, such as Last Of The Summer Wine, Are You Being Served?, Butterflies, and One Foot In The Grave.Since 2023, Tim has been editor of BCG Pro, the professional platform of British Comedy Guide and one of the comedy industry's leading resources. In this role, he writes and sources regular content for the platform and co-created The House, an original participative sitcom developed with former BBC Creative Head of Comedy Micheál Jacob.In partnership with Comedy Lab, Tim runs in-person writers' room experiences with Micheál, giving writers practical insight into idea generation, character dynamics, structure, and how a professional writers' room works. As part of Pro, he is looking forward to bringing similar sessions to members online.He also works as a script consultant, drawing on nearly two decades of experience across television, radio, and stage. His notes cover character, story, tone and dialogue, as well as offering broader advice on where the script is and what the writer should do next.Tim has worked with numerous production companies including BBC Studios, CPL Productions, The Comedy Unit, Sparklab Productions, and Naked Productions, and worked with new writers as part of the BBC's College of Comedy.Based in Manchester, Tim runs regular workshops and meet-ups for writers in the city.
“Tim has a natural instinct for structure and narrative and a great talent for comedy.” - Susan Nickson, Writer and Executive Producer (Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps, Birds Of A Feather, Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything)