A bit of help.

I've had an idea for a sit com running around my head for years, i've recently disscused it with friends who have all said have ago. So i've decided to "have ago". I have no idea where to start, I drive a petrol tanker for a livivng. I have had a look around and it says I should write a script and send it to somebody, how the hell do I write a script, and who do I send it too. I have no idea how to format it all, but I really want to have a ago at it because I think its a really funny idea and has lots and lots of scope, thanks for any advice you give.

There are a lot of people who can advise you on what not to do.
However if you're starting from scratch I'd recommend reading one of the books on the subject.
If you search the site you will find some recommendatiosn I'm sure.
Marc Blake does one I think.

Cheers mate, i've just found him on here, this is a great site by the way, think I maybe a constant visitor.

If you aren't already.

What do you mean

Go to the BBC Writersroom you will find properly laid out scripts you can download there.

Quote: Marc P @ September 30 2010, 10:16 AM BST

Go to the BBC Writersroom you will get properly LAID there.

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Still using the writers room as a pick up joint Mr P?

It's where all the cool cats hang out.

Quote: Marc P @ September 30 2010, 11:19 AM BST

It's where all the cool cats hang out.

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A recent gathering.

I thought that was the mortuary at the Cat's Protection League?

It's probably also worth going to see a couple of sitcoms being filmed/recorded. You might even be lucky enough to be able to swipe a copy of the script after the recording.

Quote: Afinkawan @ September 30 2010, 12:37 PM BST

It's probably also worth going to see a couple of sitcoms being filmed/recorded. You might even be lucky enough to be able to swipe a copy of the script after the recording.

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Or, perhaps, kidnap a member of the cast and make them read your script.

Titty,

Before wasting money on books or writing paper, ask yourself this question: "Am I currently engaged in a sexual relationship with a TV executive?" If so, tell him there'll be no more nookie until you get a sitcom commission. It never fails.

If not, ask yourself this question: "Is there a TV executive who wants to have sex with me?" If so, tell him there'll be bags and bags of nookie if you get a sitcom commission. It never fails.

As a last resort, find your old school uniform and put it on. It might be a bit of a stretch but persevere. It's worth it. Now go and hang around the known haunts of a TV executive with a known penchant for the younger person. It never fails.

The best bit is that, having succeeded by any of the above methods, you won't even have to write the thing yourself. Just submit about 30 pages of random typing and your paramour will have it edited by minions into something just-about-broadcastable before you can say 'Vaseline'.

It never fails.

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I've had an idea for a sit com running around my head for years, I've recently disscused it with friends who have all said have ago. So I've decided to "have ago". I have no idea where to start, I drive a petrol tanker for a livivng. I have had a look around and it says I should write a script and send it to somebody, how the hell do I write a script, and who do I send it too. I have no idea how to format it all, but I really want to have a ago at it because I think its a really funny idea and has lots and lots of scope, thanks for any advice you give.

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You have a speaking petrol Tanker!