A podcast series for those interested in the mechanics of situation comedy. James Cary and Dave Cohen discuss the art of sitcom writing for TV and Radio.
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.
216 Available Episodes (216 Total)Average duration: 00:44:33
Apr 12, 2023
Episode 216 - From Wireless To West End
00:50:00
Bleak Expectations was an instant Radio 4 comedy hit and is now headed for the London stage... a mere 16 years later. Creator and writer Mark Evans talks Dave and James through the ups, downs, sideways, hope-crushing disappointments and finally triumphant arrival of the show to the West End.
Mar 29, 2023
Episode 215 - Playing The Long Game
00:52:00
There are quick wins to be had on your comedy writing career journey. And there'll be plenty of help with these at our upcoming weekend of Comedy Conferences. But as Dave and James explain, if you want a long lasting career you need ideas, purpose and a desire to help others.
Mar 16, 2023
Episode 214 - Liking The Sound of Your Own Voice
00:45:00
Ooh listen - a podcast about why you should be thinking about making a podcast! No really, tonnes of useful advice about kickstarting your comedy career by writing for audio, listening to BBC Sounds and getting to know radio producers.
It's a long time since Dave and James took a deep delve into the heart of storytelling. Find out why a flat tyre is not a plot. An inspector calls? Not a plot. What about when James blew eleven quid on an ill-fitting pair of designer trousers? Now we're getting somewhere. Our Geeky pair explain how to make stuff happen in your show.
Feb 02, 2023
Episode 211 - Steve Bugeja is Buffering
01:01:00
Dave and James talk to writer, performer, stand-up and Buffering co-creator Steve Bugeja about driving with a murderer in your passenger seat, working with the most famous voice in the country... And what's left for Steve now he's achieved his life's ambition of appearing on his favourite podcast.
Episode 209 - Chasing The Dream: 5 Ways to Build Your Writing Career in 2023
00:42:00
What do you want to achieve this year? Still chasing the dream? Is it even the same dream that you think you want? There are still plenty of ways to succeed, as James says "as long as people like laughing and they like watching television".
Dec 22, 2022
Episode 208 - What's So Special about the Christmas Special?
01:00:00
Christmas and Sitcom. Two words that go together like turkey and stuffing. There are more than 300 Christmas sitcom specials and in this episode Dave and James unwrap their favourites with Pozzitive radio producer David Tyler and the actor Laura Aikman, who has appeared in a few great Christmas episodes herself (including Gavin & Stacey). What makes a great Christmas special? And why do we love them so much?
Dec 08, 2022
Episode 207 - Writer's Block and How to Fix It
00:45:00
Ever get one of those days where it's just not happening? Days that turn into weeks... Dave and James confront the bane of the new writer's life, offer ways and means of pushing through it, and dare to suggest that it might not be a thing at all.
Apr 12 | 00:50:00
Episode 216 - From Wireless To West End
Mar 29 | 00:52:00
Episode 215 - Playing The Long Game
Mar 16 | 00:45:00
Episode 214 - Liking The Sound of Your Own Voice
Mar 02 | 00:51:00
Episode 213 - Abigail's Book Party
Feb 16 | 00:47:00
Episode 212 - What A Plot Is Not
Feb 02 | 01:01:00
Episode 211 - Steve Bugeja is Buffering
Jan 19 | 00:38:00
Episode 210 - Attention! Your BBC Needs You
Jan 05 | 00:42:00
Episode 209 - Chasing The Dream: 5 Ways to Build Your Writing Career in 2023
Dec 22 | 01:00:00
Episode 208 - What's So Special about the Christmas Special?
Dec 08 | 00:45:00
Episode 207 - Writer's Block and How to Fix It
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