A fortnightly podcast by James Cary (Bluestone 42, Miranda) and Dave Cohen (Not Going Out, Horrible Histories) about the art of sitcom writing for TV and Radio. Top tips and technical stuff for budding writers, old pros and armchair enthusiasts alike.

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Sitcom Geeks

Exciting news from the BBC: they're signing up 10 comedy writers, producers and directors to spend a year learning how to turn your ideas into actual programmes. Dave and James offer guidance for how to enter and tips to make your blurb stand out. And bring you up to date with the latest news from the BCG Pro comedy writers' conference. Be there or... no, no excuses, be there.

BBC Bursary: https://www.bbc.co.uk/commissioning/comedy/comedy-collective-bursary/
Big Comedy Conference: https://www.comedy.co.uk/pro/conference/
Build A Script - from "I've got an idea" to "I've written a first draft" in 8 weeks - free copy here: https://www.davecohen.org.uk/
14 Problems with your pilot script: https://jamescary.samcart.com/products/14-problems-pdf-webinar
Dave and Dan's topical course: https://www.comedy.co.uk/pro/inside_track/return-of-topical-comedy-shows/

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Sitcom Geeks - Episode 210 - Attention! Your BBC Needs You

Bravo BCG Pro! Dave and James debrief on the hugely successful Big Comedy Conference, concentrating on the commissioners and producers who offered a rare mix of realism and hope. Plus a nod to the simple pleasures of meeting actual Geekers in real life for the first time.

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Sitcom Geeks - Episode 218 - Conference Calling

Dave and James discuss how to plan your next year of writing with purpose and intention -  plus some surprising news about their own plans.

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Sitcom Geeks - Episode 219 - Fashioning Your Future, And Planning For Ours

Dave talks to writers Dana Fainaru and Hamish Wright about their brilliant new comedy Significant Other, out now on ITVX. Plus writing for long running shows, building scenes and a refusal to get bogged down in the misery of supporting Leeds United.

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Sitcom Geeks - Episode 220 - Not Just An Other Show

Looking back to when we began, back when people used to say "what's a podcast?". What has changed since 2015, and what's stayed the same? Dave and James look at the lessons learned (and mistakes repeated), featuring special guests our fabulous patrons.

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Sitcom Geeks - Episode 221 - Everything Everywhere All Over Eight Years

In this episode Dave and James weave together all the strands of the previous 221 to bring the podcast narrative to a pulsating climax... no they don't, this is sitcom where stories never end and people never grow. They talk instead about the best and worst sitcom endings of all time - and offer their final thoughts about how to approach this noble urge to create and complete your fabulous sitcom.

All the previous episodes:
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Sitcom Geeks - Episode 222 - The One That Bids You Good Day

Young Howard decided that the best way to become a successful writer was by pretending to be a teenage girl on Wattpad. Fortunately, he didn't get far with his story. In this episode, we read what he managed to write before giving up. For more - join the gang at patreon.com/manbuycow

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Worst Writer - The True Life of Bluebell Jansen

Rufus read Howard's favourite book - Willie the Squowse (1973) by Ted Allen - and now Rufus is going to tell Howard the story... AS IF HE DIDN'T KNOW!!!! For more - join the gang at patreon.com/manbuycow

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Worst Writer - Willie the Squowse, Part 1

Episode 99g: Dunker Dusting Domd. It's Wednesday, it's 2.30pm and it AAHTOF (AAHTOF) with a soft relaunch of the show after a few months off to give everyone a chance to remember their same phrases. Rich and Ally take a look at some serious news involving the end of the world, golden phones, Musk losing billions, the massive ordnance penetrator, Richard's failing, flailing penis and Dr Who giving top actors deadly drugs. So business as usual, apart from no big wobbling boobies.

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Ally and Herring's Twitch of Fun - Episode 99g

Frame 185 - Personalised Chalk Holders. It's been a while, but they're back. On a hot 19th June daytime Me1 and Me2 sweated it out to see if they could break the stalemate in this contest. Their playing space is too small and they mainly have to use child cues but they still pulled it out of the pocket for a thrilling frame. Though Rich forgot to turn his mic on and then blamed Chris Evans (not that one) so sorry if the sound quality is no good. Thanks to justgiving.com for their kindness and donation to the sport.
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Richard Herring Me1 vs Me2 Snooker - Frame 185

Worst Writer - Willie the Squowse, Part 2

Ten years ago, Young(ish) Howard began writing a novel about a subject he knows well - life for rich people in the 1930s. 

Now we get to read his thrilling tale of witchcraft, murder, and stalking - and meet George Spooner: the parvenu with nowt to do.

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Worst Writer - George Spooner & the Woman who Loved a Horse, Part 1

Ten years ago, Young(ish) Howard began writing a novel about a subject he knows well - life for rich people in the 1930's. Now we get to read his thrilling tale of witchcraft, murder, and stalking - and meet George Spooner: the parvenu with nowt to do. For more - join the gang at patreon.com/manbuycow

Worst Writer - George Spooner & the Woman who Loved a Horse, Part 2

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