WRITE TO COMEDY
Write to Comedy explores television comedy through culture, character, and craft, mostly British and American, with the occasional detour beyond.
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Twenty-Five Years of The Office - The Sitcom That Changed Comedy Forever
Twenty-five years after its debut, discover why The Office changed television comedy forever, from David Brent to Tim and Dawn and its lasting influence. ...more
TV Comedy ,Comedy &Sitcom Analysis, Spotlights, & Deep Dives
July 09, 2026•9 min read
One Year of Write to Comedy. Comedy Is Dead. Again. Apparently.
From Hacks and Shrinking to SNL UK, Small Prophets and The Comeback, a look back at the best TV comedies of 2025 and 2026 and why comedy is far from dead. ...more
TV Comedy ,Comedy &Social Commentary in Comedy
June 23, 2026•13 min read
Who Gets to Be Funny? The class problem at the heart of British comedy
British comedy loves working-class stories, but who gets to write, direct and star in them? A look at class, access and inclusivity in UK television comedy. ...more
TV Comedy ,Comedy &Social Commentary in Comedy
June 14, 2026•5 min read
The Joke That Shouldn't Work (But Does): Why the daftest sitcom moments are often the smartest
Why do some sitcom jokes sound ridiculous on paper but work perfectly on screen? A look at behaviour, character, timing and performance in great TV comedy. ...more
TV Comedy ,Comedy &Sitcom Analysis, Spotlights, & Deep Dives
June 07, 2026•9 min read
Why Some Sitcoms Feel Instantly Cosy (And Others Feel Like Work)
Why do some sitcoms feel like a warm hug while others feel emotionally exhausting? From Small Prophets to BoJack Horseman, a look at comfort comedy, tone, and what we want from TV now. ...more
TV Comedy ,Comedy Structure Comedy &Sitcom Analysis, Spotlights, & Deep Dives
May 31, 2026•10 min read
The Cold Open: Why Comedy Starts Before It Starts
Cold opens are one of comedy’s smartest tools. From Cheers to Gavin & Stacey, here’s how sitcoms hook audiences before the episode even begins. ...more
TV Comedy ,Comedy Structure Comedy &Sitcom Analysis, Spotlights, & Deep Dives
May 24, 2026•6 min read
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