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A podcast series for those interested in the mechanics of situation comedy. James Cary and Dave Cohen discuss the art of sitcom writing for TV and Radio.
Previous episodes
Episode 35 - Off the Bus, You Loser
3rd November 2016. 34 minutes.
Dave and James talk about what makes a sitcom character - and the importance of familiarity, flaws and lack of self-awareness. Plus another brief appearance from the rodents.
Episode 34 - Hell No! That's My Show
20th October 2016. 43 minutes.
Dave and James look at three First Ten Page pages, and answer some listener questions, including what happens when you switch on the TV and realise someone has got to...
Episode 33 - Idiots
6th October 2016. 35 minutes.
We all love Dougal, Trigger and Bubble. There is a fine traditional of idiocy in sitcoms. James and Dave talk about the joys and challenges of idiots - and how...
Episode 32 - Sketches
22nd September 2016. 38 minutes.
With the return of Newsjack on Radio 4 Extra, James and Dave explain why every wannabe sitcom writer should be brushing up their topical sketches.
Episode 31 - The Podcast That Wasn't
8th September 2016. 9 minutes.
In this shorter episode, James answers an email and recommends other listening that should be of interest to sitcom writers. Back to normal soon. Promise!
Episode 30 - Interview with Andrew Ellard (Part 2)
18th August 2016. 40 minutes.
James and Dave get geeky and technical with writer/script editor Andrew Ellard as they ask listeners' questions, covering characters, plot lines and sitcoms set-ups. So they cover everything, really. Nice.
Episode 29 - Interview with Andrew Ellard (Part 1)
4th August 2016. 35 minutes.
James and Dave talk to writer/script editor Andrew Ellard about his Channel 4 Blap, Outsiders, and his work on Chewing Gum.
Episode 28 - Interview with Ben Ward
14th July 2016. 52 minutes.
James and Dave chat to the king of kids' TV writing, Ben Ward, about Horrible Histories, SMTV and how to write the perfect episode of Danger Mouse. Crumbs!
Episode 27 - First Ten Pages
30th June 2016. 50 minutes.
James and David talk about the pros and cons of crowdfunding sitcoms and give notes on the first ten pages of three scripts sent in by some brave listeners.
Episode 26 - Notes
16th June 2016. 40 minutes.
Do you want some advice? Of course you don't, there's nothing more annoying than someone telling you what's wrong with your work of genius. In this episode Dave and James...
Episode 25 - Edinburgh
2nd June 2016. 33 minutes.
In this episode Dave, James and Katie explain why - whether you're a writer, performer, writer-performer or spectator - it's essential you spend some time checking out the Edinburgh Fringe...
Episode 24 - Interview with Gill Isles
19th May 2016. 38 minutes.
In our final episode from this year's Llandudno Craft of Comedy festival, Dave Cohen talks Baby Cow, Car Share and more with top producer Gill Isles.
Episode 23 - Interview with Sioned Wiliam
5th May 2016. 26 minutes.
In the second of their interviews from the Llandudno Craft of Comedy Conference, James and Dave talk to Radio 4 Comedy Commissioner Sioned Wiliam - fascinating, fact-packed and a must...
Episode 22 - Interview with Ian Martin
21st April 2016. 46 minutes.
Dave and James record an interview with Ian Martin in front of a live audience at the Craft of Comedy Conference in Llandudno. They talk about the writing of The...
Episode 21 - Star Vehicles and Invisible Characters
7th April 2016. 46 minutes.
In this packed episode, James and Dave dip into the mailbag (for once) and answer questions about writing for specific TV names, and the merits of characters we never see,...
Episode 20 - Interview with Mark Evans
24th March 2016. 38 minutes.
James Cary talks to writer and performer Mark Evans about starting out, Bleak Expectations, and the frustrations of TV transfers.
Episode 19 - Welcome To Our World
10th March 2016. 36 minutes.
As if you don't have enough work to do creating believable funny characters and great stories, when you start to create a new sitcom you also need to think hard...
Episode 18 - Bill Knows Best
25th February 2016. 30 minutes.
Bill Dare is a writer, producer, novelist, and Senior Tutor for the National Film and Television School's Comedy Writing course. James and Dave grill Bill about writing sitcom, how to...
Episode 17 - Writing Topical Comedy
11th February 2016. 33 minutes.
With a new series of Newsjack starting on BBC Radio 4 Extra, James and Dave discuss why you should be writing for it, and how. They're joined by Dead Ringers...
Episode 16 - Doing It Yourself!
28th January 2016. 41 minutes.
Do your big plans for 2016 include making a YouTube video to showcase your brilliant sitcom script? Listen to the advice of James and Dave before you decide. Plus the...