Laura Shavin
@laurashav.bsky.social
Voiceover, podcaster, writer/performer etc
👩🏻👋🏼 fvo1.com
🏆🎙️ offcutsdrawer.com
repped by Another Tongue (voice) and MMB Creative
👩🏻👋🏼 fvo1.com
🏆🎙️ offcutsdrawer.com
repped by Another Tongue (voice) and MMB Creative
Too much free time, no work on. So today I have been changing the lyrics of Bowie's Changes to Cheeses. Try it, it's fun and totally makes up for not earning any money and worrying about your future.
December 4, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Too much free time, no work on. So today I have been changing the lyrics of Bowie's Changes to Cheeses. Try it, it's fun and totally makes up for not earning any money and worrying about your future.
Fascinating thread. And that's EXACTLY what my podcast The Offcuts Drawer is all about. Will be taking notes - and may have found some guests for the next series... offcutsdrawer.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Fascinating thread. And that's EXACTLY what my podcast The Offcuts Drawer is all about. Will be taking notes - and may have found some guests for the next series... offcutsdrawer.com
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Hey TV comedy producers! Writer here... with a climate-based sitcom pitch.
I spy the below initiative - for a duo of writer + producer.
Fancy joining me to apply, to fix the twin issues of CLIMATE and PEOPLE NEED TO LAUGH?
My people (me) are (is) ready to take your call (or DM)
okre.org/okre-fund/
I spy the below initiative - for a duo of writer + producer.
Fancy joining me to apply, to fix the twin issues of CLIMATE and PEOPLE NEED TO LAUGH?
My people (me) are (is) ready to take your call (or DM)
okre.org/okre-fund/
okre.org
December 2, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Hey TV comedy producers! Writer here... with a climate-based sitcom pitch.
I spy the below initiative - for a duo of writer + producer.
Fancy joining me to apply, to fix the twin issues of CLIMATE and PEOPLE NEED TO LAUGH?
My people (me) are (is) ready to take your call (or DM)
okre.org/okre-fund/
I spy the below initiative - for a duo of writer + producer.
Fancy joining me to apply, to fix the twin issues of CLIMATE and PEOPLE NEED TO LAUGH?
My people (me) are (is) ready to take your call (or DM)
okre.org/okre-fund/
A brief but important piece of advice that Jonathan Lynn would give his younger self, which applies more than ever today. Hear the whole episode: offcutsdrawer.com/jonathan-lynn
December 1, 2025 at 9:25 PM
A brief but important piece of advice that Jonathan Lynn would give his younger self, which applies more than ever today. Hear the whole episode: offcutsdrawer.com/jonathan-lynn
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December 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Seriously guys. T SHIRTS and MUGS too. It's so brilliantly done, such a fantastic idea for a gift, and calendars are fine but don't suit every potential recipient. Plus more £££ for you. I WANT A SET OF THESE MUGS.
Calendars have arrived and look smashing! If you bought one you should receive it soon. If you missed out and you’d like one, you can get them now at shop.printtrail.com/product/the-...
They really would make excellent Christmas presents.
(If you happen to live near me you can buy direct from me)
They really would make excellent Christmas presents.
(If you happen to live near me you can buy direct from me)
November 28, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Seriously guys. T SHIRTS and MUGS too. It's so brilliantly done, such a fantastic idea for a gift, and calendars are fine but don't suit every potential recipient. Plus more £££ for you. I WANT A SET OF THESE MUGS.
The comedy legend Jonathan Lynn (Yes Minister, On The Buses, Harry Worth - Harry Worth! - and films like My Cousin Vinny) shares the projects that were less successful & talks about his life offcutsdrawer.com/jonathan-lynn His 1st pro acting job was on BROADWAY with Cleese & Chapman pre-Python ffs
Jonathan Lynn: Screenwriter, Film Director, Actor & Novelist
The creator & writer of Yes Minister shares clips of the abandoned projects & rejected screenplays along the way to his Hollywood success & beyond.
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November 27, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The comedy legend Jonathan Lynn (Yes Minister, On The Buses, Harry Worth - Harry Worth! - and films like My Cousin Vinny) shares the projects that were less successful & talks about his life offcutsdrawer.com/jonathan-lynn His 1st pro acting job was on BROADWAY with Cleese & Chapman pre-Python ffs
Having problems making a particular decision? Not got a tossable coin to hand? I made this to help you... voracle.base44.app
The VO'racle
Difficult decision? Tricky choice? Meet the VO’racle. Ask any YES/NO question and get your answer from one of 24 mystic cards. Or if you’re an audio producer - 24 voices from one mystic* voice artist ...
voracle.base44.app
November 11, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Having problems making a particular decision? Not got a tossable coin to hand? I made this to help you... voracle.base44.app
Back after a short break. New writing podcast ep out, featuring multi-nom-de-plumed novelist Bernadette Strachan and an acting cast of @emmabclarke.bsky.social Beth Chalmers, Marcus Hutton, Noni Lewis and Shash Hira. offcutsdrawer.com/bernadette-strachan
Bernadette Strachan, Novelist - The 7 Voices of Bernadette
Bernadette, with 28 published novels, shares some of her more outlandish, unexpected writing from projects that never made it... but still led to success.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Back after a short break. New writing podcast ep out, featuring multi-nom-de-plumed novelist Bernadette Strachan and an acting cast of @emmabclarke.bsky.social Beth Chalmers, Marcus Hutton, Noni Lewis and Shash Hira. offcutsdrawer.com/bernadette-strachan
Hmm... this rings a bell... Old Fools podcast with Ian and @quantick.bsky.social - lots of entertaining grumpiness (and mucho swears, be warned) Have a listen why don't you.
Paddington Bear, the Face of Palliative Care (and Assisted Dying).
Paddington studio sues Spitting Image: www.comedy.co.uk/online/news/...
October 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Hmm... this rings a bell... Old Fools podcast with Ian and @quantick.bsky.social - lots of entertaining grumpiness (and mucho swears, be warned) Have a listen why don't you.
Google recipes. Find one that looks tasty & has 50+ good reviews. Check ingredients, method & then read reviews: "swapped the salmon for chicken, even better", "lime makes it too sweet, used soy sauce instead" "Replaced tomato with chocolate, makes a tasty dessert".... I mean, what's the point??
October 2, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Google recipes. Find one that looks tasty & has 50+ good reviews. Check ingredients, method & then read reviews: "swapped the salmon for chicken, even better", "lime makes it too sweet, used soy sauce instead" "Replaced tomato with chocolate, makes a tasty dessert".... I mean, what's the point??
See the funny faces! Well, the faces aren't funny but their voices say things that are & this is what the voices look like. There are some very entertaining scripts in this episode by BBC's Ed Reardon. Find out why they went awry and more... Also JUNE WHITFIELD
offcutsdrawer.com/christopher-douglas
offcutsdrawer.com/christopher-douglas
September 29, 2025 at 8:42 AM
See the funny faces! Well, the faces aren't funny but their voices say things that are & this is what the voices look like. There are some very entertaining scripts in this episode by BBC's Ed Reardon. Find out why they went awry and more... Also JUNE WHITFIELD
offcutsdrawer.com/christopher-douglas
offcutsdrawer.com/christopher-douglas
The Way It Is, 4x series on R4, early 00's. Simon Evans was presenter Richard Richard, I was co-prez Lolly Swain + all other F parts (loads) Dave Lamb (Come Dine With Me) & Chris Pavlo played the rest. Writers on here @simonblackwell.bsky.social @jonholmes.bsky.social @dannyrobins.bsky.social + more
September 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The Way It Is, 4x series on R4, early 00's. Simon Evans was presenter Richard Richard, I was co-prez Lolly Swain + all other F parts (loads) Dave Lamb (Come Dine With Me) & Chris Pavlo played the rest. Writers on here @simonblackwell.bsky.social @jonholmes.bsky.social @dannyrobins.bsky.social + more
What would you do if the great June Whitfield insisted to you that the Beatles' heyday was during World War II? (No, obvs she's alive in this scenario smartarse) This is what @chdouglas.bsky.social did, very resourceful I thought. Hear the full episode here: offcutsdrawer.com/christopher-douglas
September 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM
What would you do if the great June Whitfield insisted to you that the Beatles' heyday was during World War II? (No, obvs she's alive in this scenario smartarse) This is what @chdouglas.bsky.social did, very resourceful I thought. Hear the full episode here: offcutsdrawer.com/christopher-douglas
This looks fantastic, and what a great idea for a Xmas prez for the discerning coolhunter d'un certain age. Also I really want these designs available as posters, t-shirts and mugs - make it happen Q 🙏
For @ianmartin.bsky.social and the rest of the feisty pensioner sleuths:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dav...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dav...
The Lost Films of Hollywood Calendar 2026
The greatest movies never made – brought to life in glorious technicolour
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September 24, 2025 at 7:21 AM
This looks fantastic, and what a great idea for a Xmas prez for the discerning coolhunter d'un certain age. Also I really want these designs available as posters, t-shirts and mugs - make it happen Q 🙏
Fan of Crossroads? Old-time British comedy greats? New-time Radio 4 curmudgeon Ed Reardon? This episode is right up your street. Christopher Douglas shares the comedy scripts the BBC turned down (the fools!) and tales of working with June Whitfield and beyond. offcutsdrawer.com/christopher-douglas
The Fabulous Fails of Comedy Writer Christopher Douglas
The writer & voice of BBC Radio 4's Ed Reardon's Week shares the comedy scripts that missed the mark, got rejected by commissioners or still remain unfinished.
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September 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Fan of Crossroads? Old-time British comedy greats? New-time Radio 4 curmudgeon Ed Reardon? This episode is right up your street. Christopher Douglas shares the comedy scripts the BBC turned down (the fools!) and tales of working with June Whitfield and beyond. offcutsdrawer.com/christopher-douglas
When you give your cartoonist pal an idea for a cartoon, he draws it beautifully, adds an extra gag, it gets published in Private Eye and he gives you a thankyou credit for it...
Now accepting offers for further work as "muse" ❤️👀🤩
Now accepting offers for further work as "muse" ❤️👀🤩
September 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
When you give your cartoonist pal an idea for a cartoon, he draws it beautifully, adds an extra gag, it gets published in Private Eye and he gives you a thankyou credit for it...
Now accepting offers for further work as "muse" ❤️👀🤩
Now accepting offers for further work as "muse" ❤️👀🤩
I don't just make this stuff up. This is a wee taster of the very real @pierstorday.bsky.social talking about writing for children and for theatre - and in the full ep sharing some lovely and funny stories about all the fails before the success. Ep is right here: offcutsdrawer.com/piers-torday
September 10, 2025 at 11:09 AM
I don't just make this stuff up. This is a wee taster of the very real @pierstorday.bsky.social talking about writing for children and for theatre - and in the full ep sharing some lovely and funny stories about all the fails before the success. Ep is right here: offcutsdrawer.com/piers-torday
Is this for a Marvel character origin story?
September 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Is this for a Marvel character origin story?
New podcast ep klaxon! Award-winning children's author & playwright @pierstorday.bsky.social shares the fascinating failures that led to his writing success with clips performed by @joxvox.bsky.social @kennyblyth.bsky.social @helgwyn.bsky.social & David Lane Pusey offcutsdrawer.com/piers-torday
Piers Torday - Children's Novelist & Playwright
Former TV writer Piers Torday shares pieces of his failed writing projects in various genres before becoming an award-winning children's novelist and playwright
offcutsdrawer.com
September 8, 2025 at 9:56 AM
New podcast ep klaxon! Award-winning children's author & playwright @pierstorday.bsky.social shares the fascinating failures that led to his writing success with clips performed by @joxvox.bsky.social @kennyblyth.bsky.social @helgwyn.bsky.social & David Lane Pusey offcutsdrawer.com/piers-torday
Podcast thing. Shout out to the cast: Emma Clarke, Beth Chalmers, Chris Pavlo & Helen Goldwyn, with extra kudos to Ms Clarke for reading a poem that would make my stomach knot if it were me, plus it would have to be at gunpoint (no YOU'RE repressed and uptight, SHUT UP)
offcutsdrawer.com/adele-parks
offcutsdrawer.com/adele-parks
September 3, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Podcast thing. Shout out to the cast: Emma Clarke, Beth Chalmers, Chris Pavlo & Helen Goldwyn, with extra kudos to Ms Clarke for reading a poem that would make my stomach knot if it were me, plus it would have to be at gunpoint (no YOU'RE repressed and uptight, SHUT UP)
offcutsdrawer.com/adele-parks
offcutsdrawer.com/adele-parks
Reposted by Laura Shavin
I mean, full disclosure, me, but he and everyone else did this for Equity minimum just so it could get made. I bloody love him.
www.mixcloud.com/espeee/the-h...
www.mixcloud.com/espeee/the-h...
August 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I mean, full disclosure, me, but he and everyone else did this for Equity minimum just so it could get made. I bloody love him.
www.mixcloud.com/espeee/the-h...
www.mixcloud.com/espeee/the-h...
The ultimate challenge. Can you watch this short video right til the end without looking away? My stomach's in knots - the finger in the mouth moment - yeeeeesh. Kudos AG, you've caused me actual physical cringe-pain.
You are exactly where you’re supposed to be right now 💞
August 30, 2025 at 12:27 AM
The ultimate challenge. Can you watch this short video right til the end without looking away? My stomach's in knots - the finger in the mouth moment - yeeeeesh. Kudos AG, you've caused me actual physical cringe-pain.
Reposted by Laura Shavin
fancy forty-five minutes of impeccable sketch comedy? here you go: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
August 25, 2025 at 2:35 PM
fancy forty-five minutes of impeccable sketch comedy? here you go: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...