Sitcoms in a slump
Barry Cryer's right, says Chris Hallam
25/06/2013 … Barry Cryer has attacked the modern British sitcom.
2013 Archives
Tue 25 June 2013
Mon 24 June 2013
The Gareth Morinan Alternative New Act of The Year Award 2013
Review by Steve Bennett at the Wilmington Arms, London
24/06/2013 … So fierce is the competition to become a comedian that the circuit is awash with new act contests.
Win Portlandia DVD
24/06/2013 … The cult American sketch series Portlandia has been released on DVD for the first time in Britain today – and we have five copies to give away.
Australia hails its top comics
24/06/2013 … WOMEN have dominated the ‘best comedian’ shortlist in Australia’s premiere theatre awards.
'I despair for TV comedy'
QI's John Lloyd on the state of the industry
24/06/2013 … Comedy guru John Lloyd has launched a broadside against timid, interfering and indecisive TV executives – and hinted that QI could become an online incubator…