It’s hard to decide what I like the most about Together. Alex MacQueen’s inspired performance as pedantic dad-he-was-born-to-play Ashley? Vicki Pepperdine’s fussy trapped-in-her-marriage mum Lesley... more
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It feels highly appropriate that new sitcom Bull is being aired on Gold. The channel is known for its celebrations of classic comedy and there is something endearingly, instantly classic about Bull.... more
One thing is certain. You won’t see another film like Aaaaaaaah! this year. Or, probably, any year. And not just because Steve Oram’s directorial debut has no dialogue except for ape-like grunts, but... more
I don’t know if the QI team knew that Stephen Fry was quitting at the end of the series before they filmed the first episode, but there was one question that seemed to suggest they had an inkling.... more
The third Women In Comedy Festival kicked off in Manchester last night. The festival runs until October 25 and features workshops, discussions and plenty of gigs, mainly around the city’s Northern... more
A couple of years ago I interviewed Micky Flanagan in his house and as I was leaving I noticed Danny Baker’s autobiography on his shelf. Flanagan and Baker are about the same age and, it turned out,... more
Let’s face it, we all have our prejudices. And as much as I try to fight them I’ve got mine when it comes to comedy. I love stand-up and I love theatre. Yet I have a difficulty with sketch groups.... more
Now there’s a bit of a dream cast for you. The first episode of Together features Jonny Sweet, Alex MacQueen, Vicki Pepperdine, Katy Wix and various other faces you will immediately recognise from... more
John Finnemore hasn’t appeared live very often in the last few years, but in that time he has become something of a Radio 4 icon. His sketch show Souvenir Programme and sitcom Cabin Pressure have... more
Well, they do say timing is important in comedy. If only the new series of Have I Got News For You had returned for its fiftieth, yes, fiftieth series last Friday. I would imagine that then it would... more
