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The Comedy Doctor on character versus situation

The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG

A member asks: When coming up with a new idea for a sitcom, where should I start? Should I start with the characters or the situation?

Thank you for your question. This is one of the most fundamental questions in sitcom development - for writers, at least!

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Published: Monday 2nd June 2025

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