In 2027 we hit double figures and turn 10! We are planning some more community events to support comedy across the country. Watch this space…
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David Nobbs Memorial Trust
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Supporting new comedy writers in the UK. For information on how to enter the competition visit our website davidnobbsmemorialtrust.org.uk
We totally agree with Screen Rant, more people should be talking about the sitcom The Fall And Rise of Reginald Perrin. screenrant.com/british-sitc...
10 Classic British Sitcoms Nobody Talks About
From forgotten favourites to workplace disasters.
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In 2027 we hit double figures and turn 10! We are planning some more community events to support comedy across the country. Watch this space…
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Congratulations to this year’s winners. Very proud to be a trustee on DNMT. #LottaWorkFerCharidee etc.
David Nobbs Memorial Trust@nobbsmemorial.bsky.social · 2w agoWe're delighted to announce the winner of this year's DNMT New Comedy Writing competition is Paul Carey! Congratulations are also in order for runners-up Lewis Brierly and Indigo Hinton. Thanks to our judges Andy Hamilton, Holly Walsh and Lucy Lumsden.
Meet this year’s New Comedy Writing Competition winner and runners up!
David Nobbs Memorial Trust@nobbsmemorial.bsky.social · 2w agoWe're delighted to announce the winner of this year's DNMT New Comedy Writing competition is Paul Carey! Congratulations are also in order for runners-up Lewis Brierly and Indigo Hinton. Thanks to our judges Andy Hamilton, Holly Walsh and Lucy Lumsden.
We're delighted to announce the winner of this year's DNMT New Comedy Writing competition is Paul Carey! Congratulations are also in order for runners-up Lewis Brierly and Indigo Hinton. Thanks to our judges Andy Hamilton, Holly Walsh and Lucy Lumsden.
Can you believe next year the DNMT will be 10! Since our launch we’ve run a panel at the Edinburgh Film Festival, met some of you at the Manchester Women in Comedy Festival with the Writers’ Guild and joined John O’Farrell for talks in London. Where shall we go next?
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Can you believe next year the DNMT will be 10! Since our launch we’ve run a panel at the Edinburgh Film Festival, met some of you at the Manchester Women in Comedy Festival with the Writers’ Guild and joined John O’Farrell for talks in London. Where shall we go next?
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Young people in California who grew up during the pandemic are benefitting from comedy and improv workshops, which combats their social anxiety and gain insight into their emotions - if you struggle similarly, consider enrolling in a local comedy workshop edsource.org/2025/through...
Through comedy, students can take ‘big swings’ for mental health
Comedians and mental health clinicians develop improv workshops to help students with mental health and personal growth.
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Feeling guilty about your comfort watch sitcoms? Don’t! Apparently there are some psychological benefits such as minimising decision fatigue, so feel free to press play on Reggie Perrin once again… www.stylist.co.uk/life/tv-show...
How watching TV shows over again is beneficial
There are psychological benefits to watching our favourite shows over and over again, like fulfilling emotional needs, giving us a sense of contentment.
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Meet this year’s DNMT New Comedy Writing Competition shortlist! Congratulations to Indigo Hinton, Anina Grostern, Sid Sagar, Craig Hazell & Tom Holmes, Lewis Brierly and Paul Carey
Meet this year’s DNMT New Comedy Writing Competition shortlist! Congratulations to Indigo Hinton, Anina Grostern, Sid Sagar, Craig Hazell & Tom Holmes, Lewis Brierly and Paul Carey
Think yoga isn’t your thing? Have you considered laughter yoga? It could improve your mood and you won’t even have to stand on your head. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Yoga laughter could change your life and keep your heart healthy'
Scientists have found yoga laughter, which started in India in 1995, can help to reduce stress.
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Think yoga isn’t your thing? Have you considered laughter yoga? It could improve your mood and you won’t even have to stand on your head. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Yoga laughter could change your life and keep your heart healthy'
Scientists have found yoga laughter, which started in India in 1995, can help to reduce stress.
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Congratulations to the 2026 DNMT New Comedy Writing Competition long list! Thanks to all the readers who read and scored all the submitted scripts! The shortlist will be announced in June.
Congratulations to all of those long listed for the David Nobbs Memorial Trust comedy writing competition! Well Done to all who got it together and entered - no effort is ever wasted in my view. 🎉🙌🏾🎊
David Nobbs Memorial Trust@nobbsmemorial.bsky.social · 3mo agoCongratulations to the 2026 DNMT New Comedy Writing Competition long list! Thanks to all the readers who read and scored all the submitted scripts! The shortlist will be announced in June.
Congratulations to the 2026 DNMT New Comedy Writing Competition long list! Thanks to all the readers who read and scored all the submitted scripts! The shortlist will be announced in June.
Art and culture can slow the pace of your biological aging! We reckon that means watching, reading or writing some comedy is good for you www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
Arts and cultural engagement ‘linked to slower pace of biological ageing’
Research from UCL suggests visiting art galleries or museums, singing and painting can help improve health outcomes
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You’re never too old for a good laugh. In fact, there are five benefits to laughter in older adults, including pain relief and reducing stress. Sounds good to us! www.uclahealth.org/news/article...
Laugh it up! 5 benefits of laughter for older adults
Laughing daily can help with immune function, heart health, pain relief and mental health. The benefits of laughter are especially helpful for older adults.
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You’re never too old for a good laugh. In fact, there are five benefits to laughter in older adults, including pain relief and reducing stress. Sounds good to us! www.uclahealth.org/news/article...
Laugh it up! 5 benefits of laughter for older adults
Laughing daily can help with immune function, heart health, pain relief and mental health. The benefits of laughter are especially helpful for older adults.
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Take this to heart, Professor Marco Saffi prescribes comedy: “People with heart disease could be invited to comedy evenings, or encouraged to enjoy fun evenings with friends and family” www.bhf.org.uk/informations...
How joy affects health: is laughter the best medicine?
Laughing is not only enjoyable, it can also be heart-friendly. So is laughter the best medicine after all? Find out how joy affects health and wellbeing.
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Take this to heart, Professor Marco Saffi prescribes comedy: “People with heart disease could be invited to comedy evenings, or encouraged to enjoy fun evenings with friends and family” www.bhf.org.uk/informations...
How joy affects health: is laughter the best medicine?
Laughing is not only enjoyable, it can also be heart-friendly. So is laughter the best medicine after all? Find out how joy affects health and wellbeing.
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Have you seen this excellent reminder of how healing humour can be for those dealing with dark times? www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfBi...
The Healing Power of Humor | Robin A. Johnson | TEDxRiverOaks
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Have you seen this excellent reminder of how healing humour can be for those dealing with dark times? www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfBi...
The Healing Power of Humor | Robin A. Johnson | TEDxRiverOaks
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
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2026 is the year of reading, cracking open a good book can expand minds, fuel creativity and build confidence, will you be reading any David Nobbs novels this year? Plenty to choose from! Book club anyone? goallin.org.uk/about/
About | National Year of Reading 2026 | Go All In
What the National Year of Reading is, why it matters, and how we’re bringing partners and communities together in 2026 to get the nation reading
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Not only does this show have a DNMT New Comedy Writing Competition finalist in the cast but did you catch Reggie Perrin getting a name check?
Chortle@chortle.bsky.social · 5mo agoSaturday Night Live UK
We prescribe some tv comedy (Reggie Perrin?) for your pain in the neck. Funny clips release natural painkillers, endorphins, into the system. chortle.co.uk/other-news/202…
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You have until 23:59 tonight to enter this year’s DNMT New Comedy Writing Competition! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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You have until 23:59 tonight to enter this year’s DNMT New Comedy Writing Competition! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Unsolicited writing advice, no. 8643: Writing a synopsis is one of the hardest things to do. That's because in long form, it's easy to overlook things that don't make sense, or are not properly explained or developed. A detailed synopsis lays these things bare, which is why it's worth persevering.