British Comedy Guide

A is for... Authenticity

This Country. Image shows from L to R: Mandy Harris (Ashley McGuire), Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper), Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper). Copyright: BBC

Authenticity is the foundation of all successful comedy writing. Whether you're writing sitcoms or stand-up material, being genuine trumps being clever or meta every time.

Audiences have an uncanny ability to detect when something feels forced or artificial.

This applies to sitcom writers and stand-up comedians.

"Write what you know"...

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Published: Monday 30th June 2025

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