The Situation Room
James CaryWriting about writing comedy.
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Do Sitcoms Need a Gimmick Now?
Does every new sitcom now need a gimmick, a high concept and something “noisy” enough to survive the thumbnail? Or have we confused the thing that gets a click with the thing that makes people watch 50 episodes? I’ve been thinking about tha...
The First Commandment of Characters
Here on The Situation Room, I’m writing about how I’ve gone about writing the pilot script for a brand new studio sitcom called The Lab. It’s an office comedy about a team of forensic scientists.
I’ve also been putting these posts on Linke...
Why I’m Advertising a Sitcom... on LinkedIn
Here’s something I’ve never done before: advertised my new pilot sitcom script on LinkedIn. Welcome to 2026.
Many creatives like me have been on LinkedIn for years, registering ourselves back when social media was exciting and new, rather...
Quite a Character
If you’re submitting a script to BAFTA Rocliffe and looking for some rocket fuel to pour over it - and burn way the dross, you could try my 14 Problems with Your Sitcom Script (and How to Fix Them). It might make ALL the difference. Serious...
Before You Spend £65 on BAFTA Rocliffe
The BAFTA Rocliffe TV script competition is open. The Early Bird deadline is tonight at 11.55pm. The final Closing Date is 16 September 2026 at 11.55PM.
Are you entering?
If you’ve written a sitcom pilot, it’s worth serious consideration....
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