Is it a Sitcom? Or Five Rules to Tell If What You're Watching (or Writing) Counts as One

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17 days ago 6:11

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Not all comedy is sitcom - and yes, we’re drawing lines in the sand now.

In this episode, I break down five suspiciously specific rules that separate proper sitcoms from everything else pretending to be one.

Whether you're writing a sitcom or just want to feel smug about identifying one at 20 paces, this one’s for you.

Side effects may include: over-analysing your favourite shows and Googling “but is It's Always Sunny really a sitcom?”

Go on. Press play. You know you’re curious.

This is the audio version of my blog Write to Comedy.

Visit the website: https://jacquiejsarah.com/write-to-comedy

9 episodes

#Cinema #Comedy #Deliciously Bright Podcasts

Is it a Sitcom? Or Five Rules to Tell If What You're Watching (or Writing) Counts as One

Write to Comedy

published 17 days ago

MP3•Episode home

Not all comedy is sitcom - and yes, we’re drawing lines in the sand now.

In this episode, I break down five suspiciously specific rules that separate proper sitcoms from everything else pretending to be one.

Whether you're writing a sitcom or just want to feel smug about identifying one at 20 paces, this one’s for you.

Side effects may include: over-analysing your favourite shows and Googling “but is It's Always Sunny really a sitcom?”

Go on. Press play. You know you’re curious.

Let us know what you think

This is the audio version of my blog Write to Comedy.

Visit the website: https://jacquiejsarah.com/write-to-comedy

9 episodes

#Cinema #Comedy #Deliciously Bright Podcasts

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Top Ten TV Comedy Mockumentaries of the 21st Century 6:16

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The mockumentary is a peculiar beast. Half sitcom, half pretend documentary, entirely ripe for awkward silences and desperate glances into camera. In this episode, I’m running down ten of the best TV comedy mockumentaries of the 21st century — the ones that got the format right. The laughs, the structure, the sheer commitment to pretending the cameras aren’t there (while very much knowing they are). We’ve got vampires with passive-aggressive housemate problems. Civil servants obsessing over Olympic signage. Estate kids with dreams of radio stardom. And schoolteachers, quite literally, under observation. Yes, The Office (UK) is on the list. Of course it is. So is Parks and Recreation . I’m not a monster. But you’ll also find some UK gems ( This Country , Twenty Twelve , People Just Do Nothing ) and newer hits like Jury Duty and Cunk on Earth , which may or may not be a satire of the entire human race. It’s chronological. It’s occasionally opinionated. It might ruin your ability to look at a documentary seriously ever again. Press play. Just try not to look directly into the imaginary camera. That’s their job. Let us know what you think This is the audio version of my blog Write to Comedy. Visit the website: https://jacquiejsarah.com/write-to-comedy…

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The Failure and Success of The Office (US) And What I (We) Can Learn From It 12:49

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Let’s face it: The Office (US) should have failed. And, at first, it did . The pilot was a near-carbon copy of the UK version, minus the charm, grit, and general British bleakness. It was nearly cancelled — twice . Critics weren’t kind. And yet… it became one of the most beloved sitcoms of the 21st century. In this episode, I dig into how The Office (US) went from awkward misfire to cultural touchstone — thanks to a few rewrites, a breakout film ( The 40-Year-Old Virgin ), and an iTunes deal that somehow saved the whole thing. Because sometimes, success isn’t about getting it right the first time — it’s about staying in the game long enough to find your rhythm. 📎 Lessons for writers, fans, and anyone who’s ever had a wobbly start and wondered if it was all a huge mistake. Press play. It might just remind you that a rocky beginning isn’t the end — it’s just a cold open. 📝 Blog and audio available, because no one should have to choose between reading and listening when they could do both awkwardly at once. Let us know what you think This is the audio version of my blog Write to Comedy. Visit the website: https://jacquiejsarah.com/write-to-comedy…

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Top Ten Smartest Comedies That Still Managed to Be Funny 10:34

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Not all clever comedies are smug. Some of them are actually… funny. In this episode, I run through ten comedies that managed to be brainy and funny - often at the same time. These shows played with form, pushed boundaries, and occasionally sucker-punched you with feelings just when you were mid-laugh. Rude, really. Expect inventive storytelling, meta moments, and characters who are far too clever for their own good (or ours). Ideal for anyone who loves layered jokes, complicated characters, and the occasional existential crisis disguised as a punchline. Hit play. Then nod thoughtfully like you’re very cultured and extremely online. Blog and audio versions available. Because accessibility matters, and reading on your phone in bed is a contact sport. Let us know what you think This is the audio version of my blog Write to Comedy. Visit the website: https://jacquiejsarah.com/write-to-comedy…

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Laughing at the Past: The Inherent Problems with UK Sitcoms from the 1960s to 2010s 10:45

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Yes, I make nostalgic top ten lists. Yes, I celebrate the sitcoms that shaped us. But that’s only part of the story. In this episode, I’m stepping back from the punchlines to explore the other side of British comedy history — the bits that didn’t go so well. From the 1960s to the 2010s, sitcoms played a huge role in shaping British cultural identity. However, the laughter sometimes came at the expense of people who weren't in on the joke. This isn’t about cancelling classics or pretending they never mattered — it’s about acknowledging the context, the exclusion, and the impact. We’ll look at how race, gender, sexuality, and class were portrayed (or not), who got to tell the jokes, and who got reduced to them. This is a huge, messy, deeply important conversation — and this episode barely scratches the surface. But it’s a start. 🎧 Listen if you love sitcoms — and are ready to love them with your eyes open. 📍Link in bio. As ever: stick around, it might get interesting. Let us know what you think This is the audio version of my blog Write to Comedy. Visit the website: https://jacquiejsarah.com/write-to-comedy…

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Welcome to Write to Comedy or Ten Facts About Jacquie J Sarah 9:35

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This is the first audio post of the blog Write to Comedy. I’m Jacquie J Sarah — writer, podcaster, and someone who’s spent far too long analysing jokes instead of just laughing at them. This is the audio version of my blog: a safe haven for anyone who’s ever quoted Spaced unironically, argued about the best Brooklyn Nine-Nine cold open, or wondered why some comedies age like wine while others curdle on contact. In this first post, I’m laying it all out in ten facts about me. How TV comedy became my lifelong obsession, why karaoke is my villain origin story, and what this blog is actually for (spoiler: I don’t entirely know yet). Top ten lists? Obviously. Nostalgic rants? You bet. Rage at terrible finales? Almost certainly. Make yourself at home. Stick around — it might get interesting. Let us know what you think This is the audio version of my blog Write to Comedy. Visit the website: https://jacquiejsarah.com/write-to-comedy…

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Top Ten Female Sitcom Characters of All Time (the Brit Edition) 11:49

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Last year, I put together a blog post for Bang2Write listing my top ten female sitcom characters. I leaned heavily into the Americans. Sue me (please don't). This time, I’m setting the record (slightly) straighter with a rundown of iconic women from British comedy. It’s not that the UK lacks funny women — far from it — but they’ve rarely been given centre stage the way their US counterparts have. (Where’s our I Love Lucy ? Exactly.) In this audio post, I revisit the original article and dive into my UK-centric list: the characters who defied stereotypes, stole scenes, and kept things funny, even when the scripts didn’t always help. Hit play, nod along, shout your own suggestions into the void, or better yet, message me with them. Got a favourite I missed? Think someone doesn’t belong on the list? Come fight me (nicely). Stick around — it might get interesting. The original article: https://bang2write.com/2024/10/top-10-female-tv-sitcom-characters-of-all-time.html Let us know what you think This is the audio version of my blog Write to Comedy. Visit the website: https://jacquiejsarah.com/write-to-comedy…

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Is it a Sitcom? Or Five Rules to Tell If What You're Watching (or Writing) Counts as One 6:11

17 days ago6:11

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Not all comedy is sitcom - and yes, we’re drawing lines in the sand now. In this episode, I break down five suspiciously specific rules that separate proper sitcoms from everything else pretending to be one. Whether you're writing a sitcom or just want to feel smug about identifying one at 20 paces, this one’s for you. Side effects may include: over-analysing your favourite shows and Googling “but is It's Always Sunny really a sitcom?” Go on. Press play. You know you’re curious. Let us know what you think This is the audio version of my blog Write to Comedy. Visit the website: https://jacquiejsarah.com/write-to-comedy…

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Top Ten Comedies That Spoke to Us - Literally 8:05

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Breaking the Fourth Wall, One Wink at a Time You know that moment when a character stares straight into the camera and suddenly you're in on the joke? That’s the fourth wall shattering—and comedy has been smashing it for decades. In this episode, I run through ten comedy shows (in chronological order, of course) that couldn’t resist chatting directly to us. From cheeky asides to full-on narrative hijacks, these shows didn't just entertain us, they involved us. Expect direct eye contact, unreliable narrators, and at least one moment where the show knew you better than your best friend. Hit play and see if your favourite made the list… or if it’s talking about you behind your back. Let us know what you think This is the audio version of my blog Write to Comedy. Visit the website: https://jacquiejsarah.com/write-to-comedy…

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