Eve Delaney and Ruth Huskisson follow in prestigious footsteps

Eve Delaney and Ruth Huskisson has been named as this year’s staff comedy writers for BBC Studios Audio department. 

Their contract will involve them writing on Radio 4 shows such as The News Quiz, Dead Ringers and Evil Genius alongside other  panel shows, sketch formats, stand-up shows and podcasts.

They will also get to pitch original ideas for commercial audio platforms.

Delaney is a former member of the Cambridge Footlights who wrote and performed the Edinburgh show, Big Shop, with stand-up John Tothill in 2018.

She said: ‘I’m delighted to have landed a spot in such a wonderful team. Earning a living as a writer is a rare privilege, and I feel really lucky to have this opportunity. 

'My ears are constantly stuffed with a podcast or radio show, and as soon as I learn to stop writing visual gags about big hats for audio formats I hope to be a useful asset. A huge thanks to BBC Studios for having me – please don’t make me leave at the end.’

Huskisson has previously worked on Channel 4’s Late Night Lycett  and the Lively Life of Lindsey Santoro which is soon to be broadcast on  Radio 4.

She said: ’I’m absolutely buzzing to join the team at BBC Studios! It's a dream come true for someone who thought a role like this would never be open to someone like me. Comedy writing jobs aren’t advertised in Walsall job centre. 

‘ I can’t wait to start work with the fantastic team at BBC Studios, allowing me to live out my childhood dream of being funny via PAYE.’

They join a scheme that was set up in 1978, with alumni including Succession writer Tony Roche, Veep’s Georgia Pritchett and Such Brave Girls creator Kat Sadler. Last year’s intake was Pete Tellouche and Christina Riggs.

Richard Morris, creative director of BBC Studios Audio Comedy and Entertainment added: ‘I’m delighted to be welcoming Eve and Ruth to our team. They’re both very talented indeed and I’m excited to see what they come up with during their time with us.  I hope they fulfil their promise of making our team meetings up to 50x funnier.’

Published: 11 Apr 2025