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This blog will no longer be run as a podcast but will continue on the website jacquiejsarah.com. Both written and audio versions will be available.Let’s start with the truth: this podcast wasn’t born from a five-year plan, a production team, or a vision board. It started with one writer, a deep affection for television comedy, and the firm belief that overanalysing sitcoms is a perfectly acceptable use of one’s adult life.I’m Jacquie J Sarah — a writer, podcaster, and someone who’s spent more time

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8:49

Laughing Towards Progress: How Comedy Has Shifted...

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2025/08/25

You don’t usually think of sitcoms as catalysts for change, but when it comes to shifting hearts and minds, comedy has done more than it gets credit for.In this episode, I explore how sitcoms have portrayed LGBTQ+ characters with humour, depth, and humanity. From groundbreaking leads to side characters who stole our hearts, these shows didn’t just entertain — they invited us in, helped challenge stereotypes, and showed millions that love, joy, and awkward flatmates come in every form.🎧 Press play

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What I Learned From Watching a Fifty Year Old Sitcom

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2025/08/18

The Good Life — a 1970s BBC sitcom that’s been repeated so often you could grow your own veg in the time it takes to catch every episode.In this episode, I revisit Tom and Barbara’s quest for suburban self-sufficiency, as they swap the rat race for goats and homemade wine. Written by comedy legends John Esmonde and Bob Larbey, The Good Life became one of Britain’s most beloved comedies — but does it still hold up today?🎧 Press play for fresh insights (and possibly a few nostalgic rants) on a show

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7:05

When You Just Wanted to Laugh - Ten 'Comedies' That...

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2025/08/11

You know the type: advertised as comedy, but you spend more time clutching your chest than clutching your sides. In this episode, I run through ten shows advertised as comedies by streaming platforms, IMDb, or optimistic PR blurbs - where the dark outweighed the light. All around the 30-minute mark, and yes, I’ve watched every single one. 🎧 Press play if you’re curious how far “comedy” can stretch before it snaps completely. Stick around - it might get interesting. Let us know what you...

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Top Ten Studio Sitcoms: The American Invasion

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2025/08/04

Say what you like about canned laughter and never-changing living rooms, but the American studio sitcom was a finely tuned comedy machine — and we Brits lapped it up.In this episode, I count down ten multi-camera sitcoms that brought big laughs (and bigger hair) from the US straight into UK living rooms. From perfectly timed punchlines to iconic sets, these shows proved the Yanks turned the studio sitcom into an art form — and kept us hooked for decades.🎧 Press play for a nostalgic romp through

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7:45

Norm: Why Norm was The Best Character on Cheers

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2025/07/28

Sure, Sam Malone had the smirk, and Frasier had the monologues. But if you really wanted the soul of Cheers, you found it in Norm Peterson — everyone’s favourite barfly with the perfect deadpan.In this episode, I unpack why Norm wasn’t just a sidekick, but the heart of the bar. From George Wendt’s effortless everyman charm to Norm’s timeless one-liners, we celebrate the character who made Cheers feel like home.🎧 Press play and raise a glass to the man who never had to try to be funny — he just

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6:46

Top Ten Studio Sitcoms The Brit Edition

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2025/07/20

Is the British studio sitcom dead? Maybe. But before someone unplugs the life support, let’s celebrate the classics that defined an era.In this episode, I run through ten iconic British comedies born on the studio floor — the shows with lightning-fast dialogue, unforgettable characters, and the comforting sound of real audience laughter.Expect nostalgia, opinions, and a reminder that you don’t always need a documentary crew or single camera to be brilliant.🎧 Press play and rediscover the sitcoms

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9:04

Not Going Out: Putting the Sit in Sitcom Since 2006

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2025/07/14

Lee Mack’s Not Going Out isn’t just surviving — it’s thriving. In this episode, I unpack how a traditional, gag-packed sitcom has lasted nearly two decades, adapted through marriage, kids, and empty-nesting, and still delivers more laughs per minute than most “prestige” comedies.Plus: my top ten episodes you can’t miss.🎧 Hit play and celebrate Britain’s second longest-running sitcom.Let us know what you thinkThis is the audio version of my blog Write to Comedy. Visit the website:

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Top Ten TV Comedy Mockumentaries of the 21st Century

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2025/07/10

The mockumentary is a peculiar beast. Half sitcom, half pretend documentary, entirely ripe for awkward silences and desperate glances into camera.In this episode, I’m running down ten of the best TV comedy mockumentaries of the 21st century — the ones that got the format right. The laughs, the structure, the sheer commitment to pretending the cameras aren’t there (while very much knowing they are).We’ve got vampires with passive-aggressive housemate problems. Civil servants obsessing over Olympic

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12:49

The Failure and Success of The Office (US) And What I...

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2025/07/07

Let’s face it: The Office (US) should have failed. And, at first, it did.The pilot was a near-carbon copy of the UK version, minus the charm, grit, and general British bleakness. It was nearly cancelled — twice. Critics weren’t kind. And yet… it became one of the most beloved sitcoms of the 21st century.In this episode, I dig into how The Office (US) went from awkward misfire to cultural touchstone — thanks to a few rewrites, a breakout film (The 40-Year-Old Virgin), and an iTunes deal that somehow

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10:34

Top Ten Smartest Comedies That Still Managed to Be Funny

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2025/07/03

Not all clever comedies are smug. Some of them are actually… funny.In this episode, I run through ten comedies that managed to be brainy and funny - often at the same time. These shows played with form, pushed boundaries, and occasionally sucker-punched you with feelings just when you were mid-laugh. Rude, really.Expect inventive storytelling, meta moments, and characters who are far too clever for their own good (or ours). Ideal for anyone who loves layered jokes, complicated characters, and the

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10:45

Laughing at the Past: The Inherent Problems with UK...

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2025/06/30

Yes, I make nostalgic top ten lists. Yes, I celebrate the sitcoms that shaped us. But that’s only part of the story.In this episode, I’m stepping back from the punchlines to explore the other side of British comedy history — the bits that didn’t go so well.From the 1960s to the 2010s, sitcoms played a huge role in shaping British cultural identity. However, the laughter sometimes came at the expense of people who weren't in on the joke. This isn’t about cancelling classics or pretending they

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11:49

Top Ten Female Sitcom Characters of All Time (the...

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2025/06/23

Last year, I put together a blog post for Bang2Write listing my top ten female sitcom characters. I leaned heavily into the Americans. Sue me (please don't).This time, I’m setting the record (slightly) straighter with a rundown of iconic women from British comedy. It’s not that the UK lacks funny women — far from it — but they’ve rarely been given centre stage the way their US counterparts have. (Where’s our I Love Lucy? Exactly.)In this audio post, I revisit the original article and dive into

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Is it a Sitcom? Or Five Rules to Tell If What You're...

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2025/06/23

Not all comedy is sitcom - and yes, we’re drawing lines in the sand now.In this episode, I break down five suspiciously specific rules that separate proper sitcoms from everything else pretending to be one. Whether you're writing a sitcom or just want to feel smug about identifying one at 20 paces, this one’s for you.Side effects may include: over-analysing your favourite shows and Googling “but is It's Always Sunny really a sitcom?”Go on. Press play. You know you’re curious.Let us know

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Welcome to Write to Comedy or Ten Facts About Jacquie...

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2025/06/23

This is the first audio post of the blog Write to Comedy. I’m Jacquie J Sarah — writer, podcaster, and someone who’s spent far too long analysing jokes instead of just laughing at them.This is the audio version of my blog: a safe haven for anyone who’s ever quoted Spaced unironically, argued about the best Brooklyn Nine-Nine cold open, or wondered why some comedies age like wine while others curdle on contact.In this first post, I’m laying it all out in ten facts about me. How TV comedy became my

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Top Ten Comedies That Spoke to Us - Literally

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2025/06/23

Breaking the Fourth Wall, One Wink at a TimeYou know that moment when a character stares straight into the camera and suddenly you're in on the joke? That’s the fourth wall shattering—and comedy has been smashing it for decades.In this episode, I run through ten comedy shows (in chronological order, of course) that couldn’t resist chatting directly to us. From cheeky asides to full-on narrative hijacks, these shows didn't just entertain us, they involved us.Expect direct eye contact,

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Trailer - Coming Soon

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2025/06/17

Let’s start with the truth: this podcast wasn’t born from a five-year plan, a production team, or a vision board. It started with one writer, a deep affection for television comedy, and the firm belief that overanalysing sitcoms is a perfectly acceptable use of one’s adult life. I'm Jacquie J Sarah, a writer, podcaster, and someone who’s spent more time thinking about fictional characters than adulting. Write to Comedy is a lovingly chaotic space where I explore the world of comedy on screen&...

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