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Format
Guide to television formats

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Writing Narrative Comedy
External link to the BBC writersroom which will open in a new window

Introduction to Sitcom Writing
Matthew Carless' guide

Sitcom Writing
Robin Kelly's step-by-step guide

Sitcom scripts
All the available published scripts discounted at Amazon

Bob Larbey Interview
Exclusive must-read interview with the sitcom legend

Sitcom Writers Talking
Paul Mayhew Archer, John Morton, Simon Nye and David Renwick discuss their work and give tips in audio downloads.

Central Television Sitcom Workshop
Structure and story

Creating Comedy Characters
Matthew Carless' guide

Channel 4 Workshop for Sitcom
Competition Finalists
The transcript of the day including
Paul Mayhew Archer and Jenny Lecoat

Sitcom Showcase Notes
Matthew Carless and Paul A Mendelson
comment on workshopped scripts

BBC Comedy Development Unit
Micheál Jacob explains the development and commissioning process

Comedy Script Editor's Checklist
Written by Micheál Jacob of the BBC CDU

Andrew Marshall Interview
Interview conducted online

How a US Sitcom is Made
Step by Step guide to the process

Analysis of a Sitcom: "Friends"
How story is structured

Andy Kindler's Guide to Sitcom Success
Tongue-in-cheek guide which might just work...

BBC Animation: Writing Progamme Proposals