British Comedy Guide

Story beats and beat sheets

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Beats are moments in your storyline that propel the narrative forward.

In a sitcom, a beat will usually be wrapped in - or comprise - a comic idea or incident (this is not always the case: sitcoms can also deploy purely dramatic beats, but these are rarer).

Scenes in your...

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Published: Friday 20th October 2023

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