Mat Ricardo's Holiday Varieties
Some alternative Christmas entertainment, thanks to YouTube
24/12/2016 … Oh yes, I'm sure there's a feast of top-drawer quality entertainment in store for us on TV this Christmas.
2016 Opinions
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Sat 24 December 2016
Sun 11 December 2016
Why I'm crowdfunding my Edinburgh show
11/12/2016 … A couple of years ago, I started a daft creative writing exercise that combined my twin loves of horror fiction and comedy.
Tue 06 December 2016
Sun 20 November 2016
Why I'm trying to eclipse The Sun
Gus The Fox creator Matt Haydock fights back with humour
20/11/2016 … Last Wednesday I went shopping, and, while walking past the newspaper stand, I had an idea.
Wed 16 November 2016
How long do I keep calling myself a new comedian?
President Obonjo on comedy competitions
16/11/2016 … President Obonjo speaks on Comedy Competitions Comedy competitions are a great way to showcase your talent in front of industry people and to play to audiences…
Thu 10 November 2016
Comedy must be diverse to counter Trump's divisions
10/11/2016 … Most of us would agree that 2016 has been a grim one….
Fri 04 November 2016
Running away from something is a powerful motivator
Mat Ricardo on the 'sand in your clamshell'
04/11/2016 … The first time I ever punched anyone I was 13.
Thu 27 October 2016
The golden age of British nudie comedies
Alan Stafford assesses the genre
27/10/2016 … When I completed the manuscript of my first novel, I expected to feel exhilarated.