The art of stunt acting

Original comedy, podcasts, poetry, fiction and more on BBC Upload with Phillip Stoneman in for Nina Das Gupta, including:

• From being set on fire, to fighting with light sabres and being blown up 30feet with explosives: Everything you've ever wanted to know about being a blockbuster stunt actor, from Leominster's Laura Lake.

• Catching up with Birmingham comedian Joe Lycett! Talking talking, telly and tips.

• Calling all comedians - discover how you can apply for the brand new series of the BBC New Comedy Awards.

• Calling all poets and spoken word performers - discover how you can be part of the BBC's Words First competition - as we meet two people looking to do just that - including Rowley Regis writer Faith Dias Neto, whose collection became an Amazon bestseller within hours of going online, and Ross-on-Wye's Ryan Chambers, who fuses his poetry with a whole load of funny.

• And writing for radio: A true masterclass in refining your jokes and perfecting those laughs, from award-winning Redditch duo blazing a trail for comedy writing.

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