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 thinking about fictional characters than adulting. Write to Comedy is the audio version of my blog: a lovingly chaotic space where I explore the world of comedy on screen — mostly British and American, occasionally further afield.
You can expect top ten lists, episode breakdowns, nostalgic tangents, serious discussion, character dissections, and the occasional deep dive into comic moments that made me laugh once and now apparently define my entire world view.
This isn’t a masterclass — it’s more like a chat with that friend who still quotes Spaced at inopportune moments and has strong opinions about the structure of The Office (UK and US).
It’s all evolving as I go. Stick around – it might get interesting.
Laughing Towards Progress: How Comedy Has Shifted LGBTQ+ Perceptions on Screen
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. 🎧 Pres...
18 Aug 2025
What I Learned From Watching a Fifty Year Old Sitcom
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 ...
11 Aug 2025
When You Just Wanted to Laugh - Ten 'Comedies' That Left Us Emotionally Wrecked Instead
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...
4 Aug 2025
Top Ten Studio Sitcoms: The American Invasion
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 thr...
28 Jul 2025
Norm: Why Norm was The Best Character on Cheers
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 j...
20 Jul 2025
Top Ten Studio Sitcoms The Brit Edition
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 s...
14 Jul 2025
Not Going Out: Putting the Sit in Sitcom Since 2006
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 think This is the audio version of my blog Write to Comedy. Visit the website: https:/...
10 Jul 2025
Top Ten TV Comedy Mockumentaries of the 21st Century
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 O...
7 Jul 2025
The Failure and Success of The Office (US) And What I (We) Can Learn From It
The host analyzes the improbable success of the American version of "The Office," exploring how rewrites and cultural shifts transformed it into a beloved sitcom.
3 Jul 2025
Top Ten Smartest Comedies That Still Managed to Be Funny
The host explores ten smart comedies that balance cleverness with humor, showcasing inventive storytelling and complex characters.
30 Jun 2025
Laughing at the Past: The Inherent Problems with UK Sitcoms from the 1960s to 2010s
Host Nick Daws analyzes British sitcoms from 1960 to 2010, revealing how humor occasionally marginalized certain groups and impacted cultural identity.
23 Jun 2025
Is it a Sitcom? Or Five Rules to Tell If What You're Watching (or Writing) Counts as One
The host discusses five specific rules that define a sitcom, helping listeners distinguish it from other forms of comedy and analyze their favorite shows.
23 Jun 2025
Welcome to Write to Comedy or Ten Facts About Jacquie J Sarah
Jacquie J Sarah introduces herself and the podcast, revealing ten facts about her background, interests, and passion for analyzing comedy, setting the stage for future discussions.
23 Jun 2025
Top Ten Comedies That Spoke to Us - Literally
The host explores ten comedy shows that break the fourth wall by directly addressing the audience, creating a unique and engaging viewing experience.
23 Jun 2025
Top Ten Female Sitcom Characters of All Time (the Brit Edition)
Host Lucy V Hay explores the top ten female sitcom characters of all time from British comedy, highlighting iconic women and their impact on the industry in this episode.
17 Jun 2025
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