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First biography of US satirist Mort as he turns 90
27/04/2017 … The first biography of groundbreaking American satirist Mort Sahl is to be released next month, just ahead of his 90th birthday.
2017 Archives
Thu 27 April 2017
The Philanthropist
West End theatre review by Steve Bennett
27/04/2017 … Philip, the central character in The Philanthropist, is a bland university don so eager not to cause offence he cannot bring himself to have a critical opinion…
Why Thatcher's a bad name for a fictional dog
27/04/2017 … Bluestone 42 writer James Cary has been discussing the perils of naming characters after famous people.
Charlotte Ritchie to star in Working Girl sitcom
27/04/2017 … Fresh Meat star Charlotte Ritchie is set to star in an online sitcom being developed for Channel 4.
Reggie Watts announces London gig
As he visits with the Late, Late Show
27/04/2017 … Reggie Watts has announced a rare London date.
Al Porter's winning streak
27/04/2017 … Al Porter has streaked across the stage at his own show – and of course it’s wound up on the internet.
The Simpsons on 100 days of President Trump
'6.8 per cent of the way home'
27/04/2017 … The Simpson have offered their take on Donald Trump's 100 days in office.
Wed 26 April 2017
The Joe Lycett joke cut from Taskmaster
....even though it got a (sarcastic) standing ovation
26/04/2017 … The stars of Taskmaster mocked Joe Lycett after he cracked a bad pun during the recording of last night's show.