Richard Coughlan – Original Review

Review by Steve Bennett

18/05/2007 … Richard Coughlan is certainly a ball of manic energy; giddily pacing the stage at frantic pace, his arms flail around in a blur of demonstrative gestures.

Comic in US 'hate speech' row

Condell branded racist

17/05/2007 … A British stand-up has been accused of spreading ‘racist hate speech’ in California.

Have I got mews for you...

Manford joins 8 Out Of 10 Cats

17/05/2007 … Jason Manford is to take over from Dave Spikey as a team captain on 8 Out Of 10 Cats.

Silverman comes to the UK

Paramount to air controversial series

17/05/2007 … Sarah Silverman’s TV series is to air in the UK, following a deal with Paramount Comedy.

A Spitting Image for the digital age

ITV1 plans new animated satire

17/05/2007 … ITV is planning a modern version of Spitting Image - but using computer animation rather than puppets.

How to have a comedy hit

Free Channel 4 seminar

16/05/2007 … The Office producer Ash Atalla and Peep Show writers Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong are giving a free comedy masterclass to celebrate Channel 4’s 25th birthday.

16/05/2007 … CATHERINE TATE is to give a talk about the impact Shakespeare has had on her life at the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon on May 27.

Streets ahead

Soap role for Sean Hughes

16/05/2007 … Sean Hughes is to join the cast of Coronation Street.