Roughcut TV
Production company, United KingdomVia representation only
A British comedy producer. Agent submissions only, with schemes for new writers announced separately.
The door
Via representation only
Agent submissions only, but they say they often share opportunities for new writers and run occasional schemes.
Door state checked against their official pages 25 Aug 2026.
What they're looking for
- Formats
- TV Pilot
- Genres
- Comedy
- Takes approaches from
- Worldwide
British television comedy. Read from their published slate rather than a stated brief.
Read from their recent slate, not stated by them.
How to approach
Their contact page states they currently accept script submissions only through a recognised agent, then does something most companies do not: it asks you to check their social media, where they often share opportunities for new writers, and to watch their site for upcoming schemes.
So the standing door is agented, and the occasional door is announced elsewhere. For an unrepresented comedy writer the useful action is following the accounts rather than sending a script that will not be read.
The PreList verdict
Who this is for: represented comedy writers today, and unrepresented ones later. The company actively signposts openings for new writers, which is rarer than it should be.
Who should skip it: anyone sending a cold script now. The route they describe is to wait for a scheme, and they have told you where those get announced.
Dylian Salvatore, Founder of The PreList. Updated 19 Oct 2026
Frequently asked questions
Does Roughcut TV accept unsolicited scripts?
No. They state they currently accept script submissions only through a recognised agent.
Is there a route for new writers?
They ask you to check their social media, where they say they often share opportunities for new writers, and to watch their website for upcoming schemes.
Getting ready to approach Roughcut TV?
Every door here reads to reject. The PreList gives your script a full read first: coverage across 11 metrics, formatting and completeness checks, and a rewrite room to act on the notes before anything reaches a submissions inbox.
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