BBC Studios’ digital comedy channel Funny Parts will be the main sponsor at this year’s Funny Women Awards, celebrating the best in women's comedy across the UK. The partnership will bring together icons of British comedy with social media comedy talent in an exciting collaboration.
The sponsorship, which will bring industry leading expertise in the judging panel, was announced at The Funny Women Awards launch event last night, hosted at the iconic Comedy Store and bringing to the stage some of the funniest women in comedy. Hosted by Kerry Godliman with sets from past winners Kate Cheka, Lorna Rose Treen, Sophie McCartney and Hayley Morris among others, BBC Studios Funny Parts Creator in Residence Adesayo Talabi (Simply Sayo) was on hand to capture interviews on the red-carpet.
The Funny Women Awards have been a significant platform since their inception in 2003, providing a safe space and empowerment for women and female-identifying performers and creators to develop their comedic skills and showcase their talent across various mediums. With winners and finalists including Katherine Ryan, Sara Pascoe, London Hughes, Zoe Lyons, Bridget Christie Susan Calman and many more, the event has helped launch grow countless comedy talent across the UK over the years.
Funny Parts is a BBC Studios Digital Comedy channel which aims to showcase up-and-coming and diverse comedians in short form digital content across YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. Recent commissions across the channel include six-part digital series Am I the Drama working with Gobby Girl Productions, a four-part digital series titled History Gossip working with Jungle and 20 Unhinged digital sketches working with Daddy’s Superyacht.
Lynne Parker, Founder and CEO of Funny Women CIC, said: "The Funny Women Awards are the ‘beating heart’ of our community and I am so proud that the BBC Studios Funny Parts has come on board to support us this year. Free to enter and accessible to anybody who identifies as female, we engage almost 2k entrants and nominees for five different awards shining a light on some of the newest and most exciting acts, writers and creators. As an important talent incubator, Funny Women provides safe places for women to experiment, explore and encounter comedy practice through workshops, courses, open mics and mentorship. Having the Awards live again is the icing on the cake, and we can't wait to see what new talent lies in store for us this year."
Jasmine Dawson, SVP Digital added: "We are excited to support the Funny Women Awards this year. In a male-dominated industry, it’s crucial to champion and uplift female comedians, and BBC Studios Digital Brands is dedicated to providing a platform for diverse, emerging voices. These awards offer a unique opportunity to highlight the incredible talent of women in comedy, allowing them to break through and make their mark. This partnership reflects our commitment to fostering fresh perspectives and creating space for underrepresented voices to thrive. We can't wait to see the brilliant talent that will emerge through this collaboration."
Key Dates for the Funny Women Awards 2025:
- 1st April 2025: Awards Launch at The Comedy Store, London
- 1st April 2025: Registration opens for entrants on www.funnywomen.com for Stage Award, Comedy Writing Award, Comedy Shorts Award and Content Creator Award.
- 1st June 2025: Registration closes for Stage, Comedy Writing and Comedy Shorts Awards
- 25th August 2025: Registration closes for Content Creator Award
- 1st September 2025: Finalists announced
- 25th September 2025: Awards Grand Final at The Bloomsbury Theatre, London
For more information visit www.funnywomen.com.
