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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 70 - Inside Newsjack (Part 2)
8th February 2018. 43 minutes.
James and Dave talk to brilliant Newsjack host Angela Barnes about how she approaches writing - and what you can do to improve your chances of getting jokes and sketches...
Episode 69 - Inside Newsjack (Part 1)
1st February 2018. 52 minutes.
How do you get material on to the BBC's main show for new writers? Dave and James talk to producer Adnan Ahmed and writers Laura Major and Mike Shephard about...
Episode 68 - How Many Is Too Many?
25th January 2018. 37 minutes.
Bonus episode! James and Dave with updated writing tips for 2018, plus answers to your questions about working with a partner and how many episodes is the right number.
Episode 67 - Writers' Guild Comedy Awards
18th January 2018. 35 minutes.
Dave and James are joined by writers Shai Hussain, Abigail Burdess and Neil Forsyth (writer of the brilliant Eric, Ernie And Me on BBC Four over Christmas) to discuss the...
Episode 66 - Graham Linehan (Part 2)
4th January 2018. 35 minutes.
The Joy Of Seinfeld. Dave, James and Graham Linehan all love this classic American sitcom, and in this episode they share that love with you.
Episode 65 - Graham Linehan (Part 1)
21st December 2017. 49 minutes.
The king of audience sitcom talks Ted tunes, radiator tests, the Birth of Bono and plenty more, including EXCLUSIVELY about the new version of The IT Crowd for the US,...
Episode 64 - The Nine Types Of Funny
7th December 2017. 45 minutes.
What do you think YOU are? James and Dave talk to Pauline McGowan, Virginia Gale and Kate Benson from research company The Nursery about the Nine Types of Comedy they...
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)...