Write to Comedy is my ongoing conversation about television comedy.

I’m Jacquie J Sarah, a writer and script editor with a lifelong habit of looking past the punchline to see how it was built. Mostly British, often American, occasionally further afield, this is where I look a little closer at the shows that make us laugh and ask what they’re really doing underneath.

Culture, character, structure, representation, the quiet power of a perfectly timed line. It’s all fair game.

I’m not interested in outrage or “worst of” lists. I’m far more curious about why comedy works, how it reflects us, and what it reveals about the time it was made in. Sometimes that means nostalgia. Sometimes it means social commentary. Sometimes it just means admitting I’ve overthought a joke again.

Every piece is available to read and to listen to, with audio recorded by me. No synthetic voices. No automation. Just a real voice and a genuine enthusiasm for comedy that deserves attention.

If you enjoy comedy, even casually, you’re welcome here. If you’re interested in how it’s built and what it says about us, even better.