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This Country. Image shows from L to R: Reverend Francis Seaton (Paul Chahidi), Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper), Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper)

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Rooting your sitcom

Tuesday 13th May 2025

We explain the importance of rooting your sitcom in reality. Don't be generic, be authentic and precise!

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Creating great comedy characters

Monday 12th May 2025

Here are some elements to consider when creating your comedy characters.

Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

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Comedy Rewind: Buckle up and Smack The Pony

Sunday 11th May 2025

In this week's Comedy Rewind, we revisit Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips's sketch show Smack The Pony.

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First Gig, Worst Gig: Karen Dunbar

Friday 9th May 2025

Currently taking on all of Scotland, Karen Dunbar talks karaoke digs, DJ kicks and dour soccer stars.

Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Michelle Mallon (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell), Orla McCool (Louisa Harland), James Maguire (Dylan Llewellyn), Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson)

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The importance of jokes

Thursday 8th May 2025

We discuss the importance of jokes in your sitcom scripts.

Scott Bennett. Credit: Andy Hollingworth

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Scott Bennett: "The catharsis is more important than me feeling a bit uncomfortable"

Wednesday 7th May 2025

Scott Bennett's latest stand-up show, Blood Sugar Baby, tells the story of his infant daughter Olivia falling ill with a rare genetic condition. Here, he talks about finding the humour in such dark moments, how Wayne Rooney came into their lives and the sitcom that he's currently working on for the BBC.