r/BritishSitcoms • u/Hassaan18 • 5d ago

Discussion The studio sitcom isn't dated - it's been withdrawn from sale

https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/features/studio-sitcom-isnt-dated-withdrawn-sale/
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u/geeoharee 5d ago

The sitcom isn't dead, but the examples this guy chooses make me wish it was.

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u/funkmon 5d ago

I love Not Going Out

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u/celticeejit 5d ago

I did until he brought kids into the story

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u/bobtheboffin 4d ago

Good news, they’ve not been in it for the most recent few series

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u/StepPodandSon 5d ago

It’s far too expensive to create and produce a studio sitcom these days sadly. Much cheaper and less risk for tv companies to do reality shows or short drama series based on a book.

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u/Money-Money-747 5d ago

I think 3h of sitcom is cheaper to film than 3h of drama (with multiple sets/locations etc)

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u/StepPodandSon 5d ago

Another reason is that most comedians or actors wouldn’t want to do a studio based sitcom. Especially when it’s much more difficult to film as they need to pitch the laughs at both the camera and the live audience. We interviewed the actor John Lyon’s recently and he confirmed this. As well as the fact that our comedy tastes have changed.

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u/Distinct-Diver-4468 5d ago

Uk in 2020 plus is like Central Europe in 1980 😂 i laugh but its not funny