2009 Archives
Wed 28 October 2009
sloss28
28/10/2009 … TEENAGE stand-up Daniel Sloss is to play Wishee Washee in the Aladdin panto at London’s Wimbledon Theatre this Christmas, appearing alongside Paul O’Grady, Ruby…
Tue 27 October 2009
A classic, by some Margin
Anthony Harvison reviews a forgotten Alan Bennett gem
27/10/2009 … Beyond the Fringe, the pioneering satirical revue that first brought Alan Bennett to the public's attention, is rightly remembered for its daring attacks on public…
Cleese turns back time
With new series of Accurist ads
27/10/2009 … John Cleese is to make a new series of adverts for Accurist watches, 30 years after starring in a memorable campaign for the company.
Roy Hudd: How BBC insulted me
Comic told: 'Be more like Jonathan Ross'
27/10/2009 … Roy Hudd has described how he received the ‘worst insult of his life’ when The News Huddlines was axed after 26 years – because Radio 2 wanted edgier comedy…
Boyle's fears for 'dull' TV
Why crackdown is bad for comedy
27/10/2009 … Frankie Boyle says TV will become ‘dull’ as broadcasters get tougher on what comedians can say.
Microsoft bails on sponsored comedy
27/10/2009 … Microsoft has pulled its sponsorship from the comedy special from Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane – because they found the material too unpalatable.