British Comedy Guide
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.

Finish line

The end: Giving your script a resolution

  • Thursday 10th July 2025

Make sure you know the ending of your sitcom episode before you start writing it.

The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG

The Comedy Doctor on handling an ensemble

  • Tuesday 8th July 2025

The Comedy Doctor answers a question from a member who is struggling to find enough for all their characters to do.

Fleabag. Image shows from L to R: Fleabag (Phoebe Waller-Bridge), Claire (Sian Clifford). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Satisfying narrative structure

  • Thursday 3rd July 2025

We explore narrative structure. How do you create a satisfying narrative in your scripts?

The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG

The Comedy Doctor on pages one and two

  • Tuesday 24th June 2025

The Comedy Doctor gives advice to a member who wants to make sure their script stands out.

Shredded paper

The drafting process

  • Tuesday 10th June 2025

We outline the drafting process for sitcom scripts.

Pirate Ship

Practical ideas

  • Tuesday 3rd June 2025

Your sitcom ideas need to be practical. Here's why.

The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG

The Comedy Doctor on character versus situation

  • Monday 2nd June 2025

A member asks an insightful question about sitcom creation.

The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG

The Comedy Doctor on storylines

  • Monday 26th May 2025

A member seeks advice on generating stories for their characters.

This Country. Image shows from L to R: Reverend Francis Seaton (Paul Chahidi), Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper), Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper)

Rooting your sitcom

  • Tuesday 13th May 2025

We explain the importance of rooting your sitcom in reality. Don't be generic, be authentic and precise!

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Creating great comedy characters

  • Monday 12th May 2025

Here are some elements to consider when creating your comedy characters.