Tom Neenan takes on a thriller
Writer Tom Neenan shares his example of a 'thriller' sketch for The Show What You Wrote
The Show What You Wrote is Radio 4’s new open door sketch show.

I have a great affection for such shows as they were my way into writing professionally. I would certainly recommend that anyone who has any inclination towards writing as a career should switch on their computer – I was going to say “pick up a pen”, but who does that anymore? – and give it a go.
To that end here is a sample sketch I wrote accompanied by footnotes to help give any would-be sketch writers some helpful dos and don’ts.
Right click on this link and select 'Save Target As' to download Tom's thriller script
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