British Comedy Guide

Sitcom

Writing sitcom is hard to master... there's lots to think about and learn! Hopefully these articles will help you hone your situations and characters.

Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

3 things to remember when writing radio comedy

  • Tuesday 28th November 2023

It's often said that radio is a "writer's medium". Here are 3 things to consider when giving it a go.

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Losing the plot

  • Wednesday 22nd November 2023

Here are 3 elements to consider when plotting your sitcom.

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Big Comedy Conference video: Plotting

  • Thursday 16th November 2023

Lucy Lumsden looks at the subject of sitcom plots with Adam Kay, Daniel Lawrence Taylor, Daniel Peak and Brona C Titley.

Big Comedy Conference 2023. Image shows left to right: Tom Basden, Sarah Morgan, Benjamin Green

Big Comedy Conference video: Characters

  • Thursday 9th November 2023

James Cary talks to Tom Basden, Benjamin Green and Sarah Morgan about defining comedy characters.

Drop The Dead Donkey. Image shows from L to R: Henry Davenport (David Swift), George Dent (Jeff Rawle), Helen Cooper (Ingrid Lacey), Sally Smedley (Victoria Wicks), Damien Day (Stephen Tompkinson), Gus Hedges (Robert Duncan), Joy Merryweather (Susannah Doyle). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

What's the situation?

  • Friday 27th October 2023

Here are three elements to consider when thinking about the situation in your situation comedy.

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Coming up with a title for your sitcom project

  • Wednesday 25th October 2023

We talk about the importance of finding the right title for your sitcom project.

Steptoe And Son. Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Failure in sitcom

  • Tuesday 24th October 2023

A look at the topic of failure and how you can utilise it in your sitcom scripts.

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What's the story?

  • Wednesday 18th October 2023

Getting your script's story right is crucial. Here are some key elements to bear in mind.

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How to finish your script

  • Monday 16th October 2023

Here, we offer 3 simple tricks to help you finish your script.

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Three things to look out for when rewriting your script

  • Friday 13th October 2023

Three important elements to consider as you're rewriting your script.

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