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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 63 - What Sort Of Writer Are You?
23rd November 2017. 44 minutes.
James and Dave are joined by ace radio writer and performer Carrie Quinlan to talk about writing for radio, the no-holds barred secrets about what it's like to work with...
Episode 62 - Back To Basics
9th November 2017. 35 minutes.
'When you build a house you don't start with the roof'. Dave and James talk about how to structure your sitcom, make your characters clearer and - you'll like this...
Episode 61 - Breaking In
26th October 2017. 41 minutes.
As the Writers' Guild launch a new award for best online show, James and Dave update their views about breaking in to comedy via the internet. Plus a short tribute...
Episode 60 - Pete Sinclair
12th October 2017. 59 minutes.
Jack Dee's co-writer Pete Sinclair joins us to talk about Bad Move, Lead Balloon, writing gags and a fascinating discussion about why audience sitcom is so hard to make.
Episode 59 - Notes on Notes
28th September 2017. 27 minutes.
Dave and James with more notes on notes: If you think getting notes is bad, try giving them. Plus another 10 page challenge. If you enjoy this podcast, why...
Episode 58 - Ben Elton, Newsjack, Patreon and more
18th September 2017. 46 minutes.
A special early edition of the show to give you time to catch up with Ben Elton's sitcom lecture on iPlayer, which Dave and James discuss at length. Plus Newsjack...
Episode 57 - In Praise Of Ever Decreasing Circles
7th September 2017. 43 minutes.
Was this the greatest audience sitcom ever? James and Dave are joined by Ever Decreasing Circles expert Jason Hazeley to discuss the genius of Esmonde & Larbey. They're best known...
Episode 56 - Jason Hazeley
24th August 2017. 45 minutes.
Dave and James talk to the co-writer of those Ladybird books, writer for Charlie Brooker, Philomena Cunk and Russ Abbot - Jason Hazeley. Oh, and he's the occasional keyboard player...
Episode 55 - Fringe Special
12th August 2017. 28 minutes.
James, Dave and special guest Abigail Burdess discuss the Edinburgh Fringe, how to do it and how to survive it. Warning: this recording also features a Belgian mime artist.
Episode 54 - Ask Us Anything
3rd August 2017. 50 minutes.
Dave and James' first foray into Facebook Live answering your sitcom-related questions is now a podcast, plus some thoughts on the recently announced BBC pilots. To watch it and see...
Episode 53 - Barry Cryer (Part 2)
20th July 2017. 39 minutes.
More tales from the comedy coalface with legend Barry Cryer including the first gay sitcom that never was, amazing double act Cleese & Dawson, and the first joke Barry sold...
Episode 52 - Barry Cryer (Part 1)
6th July 2017. 30 minutes.
Yes you read that right, James and Dave talk to comedy legend Barry Cryer about his work with Graham Chapman, and how David Frost shaped light entertainment.
Episode 51 - Working With Producers
22nd June 2017. 47 minutes.
Fascinating discussion with Lovesick writer Tom Edge, who chats with Dave and James about finding the best producers for your work (can be done), working for free (shouldn't be done)...
Episode 50 - Writers' Guild of Great Britain: Situation Critical?
8th June 2017. 48 minutes.
A special event organised by the Writers' Guild to discuss the future of sitcom, with legendary sitcom writers Marks and Gran and BBC Radio Comedy Executive Julia McKenzie. Hosted by...
Episode 49 - Tom Edge
25th May 2017. 40 minutes.
Dave and James prevent Tom Edge from getting any useful work done by turning up to his house and asking him questions about how he created and wrote Scrotal Recall/Lovesick...
Episode 48 - Paul Kerensa
11th May 2017. 32 minutes.
Writer/comedian/broadcaster Paul Kerensa (Miranda, Not Going Out and yes, Top Gear) talks to James about writing, performing, podcasting... and luck.
Episode 47 - Eric Chappell (Part 2)
27th April 2017. 50 minutes.
Part two of James's fascinating interview with Eric Chappell: More great insights into Only When I Laugh, Home To Roost and more - and the answer to the question 'will...
Episode 46 - Eric Chappell (Part 1)
13th April 2017. 43 minutes.
The Great Rigsby, Pt 1. James in lively and fascinating conversation with the great Eric Chappell, creator of Rising Damp, Only When I Laugh, Duty Free and many more great...
Episode 45 - Sketches
16th March 2017. 36 minutes.
Dave and James talk about sketches, as well as books and podcasts on writing. And another First Ten Pages is put under the spotlight.
Episode 44 - Challenges and Questions
16th March 2017. 43 minutes.
James and Dave return with two more ten page challenges, and tackle your questions - including story arcs, meeting producers, and the exact mathematical answer to 'how many plots per...