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Broadcasting history
Broadcasting technology
Broadcasting writing
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comedic narrative techniques
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History of broadcasting
History of broadcasting technology
pitching comedy scripts
Politics of broadcasting
script formatting for TV
sitcom scriptwriting
sketch show structure
television humour analysis
writing British television comedy series
Product details
- ISBN 9781032639871
- Weight: 280g
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 04 Jun 2025
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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Writing Comedy for Television (1983) is a practical, step-by-step manual about how and what to write. It contains many examples from the scripts of various sitcoms and sketch shows. It demonstrates how to construct a storyline for a series, how to lay out a sketch, who to pitch to, and how a television comedy is put together.
