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Sitcom Geeks

Sitcom Geeks

Comedy.co.uk

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.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Sitcom Geeks episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Sitcom Geeks for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Sitcom Geeks episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Sitcom Geeks - Episode 153 - The Real Victoria Wood
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11/19/20 • 45 min

Part one of our revealing interview with Jasper Rees, author of the brilliant Let's Do It Victoria Wood biography. 'Everyone thought they knew her but they were wrong, it was she who knew them.' The story of dinnerladies, and Victoria's advice to aspiring sitcom writers.
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Sitcom Geeks - Episode 125 - Creating Comedy Characters
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10/31/19 • 43 min

With the November 17 deadline approaching for the Sitcom Script Challenge, Dave and James talk about extracting maximum mileage from your characters. Spoiler alert: they don't have to be likeable.
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Sitcom Geeks - Episode 25 - Edinburgh
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06/02/16 • 33 min

In this episode Dave, James and Katie explain why - whether you're a writer, performer, writer-performer or spectator - it's essential you spend some time checking out the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, plus offer some tips on how to survive it.
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Sitcom Geeks - Episode 60 - Pete Sinclair
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10/12/17 • 59 min

Jack Dee's co-writer Pete Sinclair joins us to talk about Bad Move, Lead Balloon, writing gags and a fascinating discussion about why audience sitcom is so hard to make.
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Sitcom Geeks - Episode 46 - Eric Chappell (Part 1)
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04/13/17 • 43 min

The Great Rigsby, Pt 1. James in lively and fascinating conversation with the great Eric Chappell, creator of Rising Damp, Only When I Laugh, Duty Free and many more great ITV sitcom hits.
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Sitcom Geeks - Episode 42 - John Lloyd
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02/16/17 • 47 min

James and Dave celebrate Episode 42 by discussing Life, the Universe and Everything with comedy legend and original Hitchhiker's Guide co-writer John Lloyd. A funny and touching tour of Douglas Adams's brain - plus 40 years of John's great creation, The News Quiz.
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Sitcom Geeks - Episode 76 - John Finnemore (Part 1)
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04/19/18 • 27 min

James and Dave talk to John Finnemore about Double Acts, Cabin Pressure and the Souvenir Programme at a live event and Patreon subscriber meet-up at the Bill Murray in Angel Islington.
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Sitcom Geeks - Episode 7 - Finding the Right Stories
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09/23/15 • 44 min

What's the story? Now you have characters you need lots to happen to them. Things that allow them to dig themselves so deep into holes it'll take the rest of the episode to dig them out again. James and Dave explain how to generate plots - and Katie looks back on this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
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Sitcom Geeks - Episode 218 - Conference Calling
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05/10/23 • 55 min

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 23 - Interview with Sioned Wiliam
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05/05/16 • 26 min

In the second of their interviews from the Llandudno Craft of Comedy Conference, James and Dave talk to Radio 4 Comedy Commissioner Sioned Wiliam - fascinating, fact-packed and a must for radio comedy writers at every level.
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FAQ

How many episodes does Sitcom Geeks have?

Sitcom Geeks currently has 222 episodes available.

What topics does Sitcom Geeks cover?

The podcast is about Writing, Dave, Comedy, Podcasts, James and Geeks.

What is the most popular episode on Sitcom Geeks?

The episode title 'Episode 153 - The Real Victoria Wood' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Sitcom Geeks?

The average episode length on Sitcom Geeks is 45 minutes.

How often are episodes of Sitcom Geeks released?

Episodes of Sitcom Geeks are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Sitcom Geeks?

The first episode of Sitcom Geeks was released on Jul 1, 2015.

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