British Comedy Guide

Developing characters: If in doubt, slap on an adjective

Bellamy's People. Image shows left to right: Rosie Cavaliero, Simon Day, Paul Whitehouse, Gary Bellamy (Rhys Thomas), Charlie Higson, Lucy Montgomery, Felix Dexter. Credit: BBC

So you've decided to write a sitcom? Good stuff, good for you.

Perhaps you're trying to create an ensemble of characters to compliment a main character you've already worked out. Perhaps you're writing a gang show. Perhaps you're working through potential characters to populate a setting you're considering.

There are,...

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Published: Monday 4th November 2024

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