Sitcom Analysis, Spotlights, & Deep Dives

The Sitcom About Nothing: Why ‘Nothing’ Is Doing All the Work

Jacquie J Sarah

Published on: 23/02/2026

Are sitcoms really about nothing? A closer look at Seinfeld, Sunny, and The Royle Family, and why behaviour is the real engine.

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Eight Sitcom Heroes Who Haven’t Aged Well. Why rewatching feels different now.

Jacquie J Sarah

Published on: 16/02/2026

Why does rewatching old sitcoms feel uncomfortable now? Eight iconic comedy heroes and what they reveal about changing tastes.

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The Genius of Moira Rose - And the Woman Who Gave Her a Voice

Jacquie J Sarah

Published on: 01/02/2026

A celebration of Catherine O’Hara and the genius of Moira Rose – a sitcom character who proved women are allowed to take up space.

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The Magic of Gavin and Stacey (or: How a Welsh Seaside Town, an Omelette or two, and 18 Years of Patience Made TV History)

Jacquie J Sarah

Published on: 26/01/2026

An in-depth look at the magic of Gavin and Stacey — its origins, characters, Welsh setting, finale, and why it became one of Britain’s most loved sitcoms.

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