2017 Archives
Tue 23 May 2017
A 'get out of jail free' card?
Membership has its benefits...
23/05/2017 … The Writers’ Guild Of Great Britain made the most of the opportunity to try to drum up new memberships at the sitcom discussion it organised in London last…
ITV are 'scared' to air Son Of B'stard
Writers claim broadcaster fears a flop
23/05/2017 … ITV are ‘too scared’ to air the comeback of immoral MP Alan B’Stard, his creators have claimed.
© Em Fitzgerald 'If you don't film a sitcom in front of an audience, it's probably because you don't think it's funny enough'
Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran on the state of the art
23/05/2017 … Filming TV comedies without a studio audience is a cop-out that allows writers to get away with less funny scripts.
Comedy Store cancels gig following Manchester atrocity
23/05/2017 … The Manchester Comedy Store has cancelled its fundraiser for comedian Jim Tavare tonight, in light of the murderous attack at the Manchester Arena.
Comedies shine in the morning and late at night
...according to Netflix research
23/05/2017 … Viewers prefer comedy early in the morning and late at night, streaming service Netflix has reported.
Mon 22 May 2017
Sarah Silverman shares her pre-show ritual
Trailer for new stand-up special
22/05/2017 … Sarah Silverman has shared her pre-show ritual in a teaser for her new Netflix special.
Ricky Gervais reveals plans for a new sitcom
Attached would revolve around newly single 55-year-old
22/05/2017 … Ricky Gervais is planning a new sitcom about a fiftysomething man who splits from his wife.