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Here’s Dave Cohen with the latest about topical comedy
14/02/2013 … Watching comedy on TV, and witnessing the procession of tight-jeaned fresh-faced youthful chaps wandering from panel show via stand-up showcase to all reality progs…
Mrs Mountable knows her mind...
14/02/2013 … The so-called comedian Ricky Gervais, who I'm told is constantly mocking wheelchair bound ‘people’ is at it again with a new documentary series called Derek,…
Tony Lyall on his first ventures into London open mics
13/02/2013 … At my high school, the room you were sent to if you played up in class has posters on the walls; each with some nature picture, with a motivational quote superimposed…
Nathan Cassidy on being a victim of Twitter joke theft
11/02/2013 … I was eating some garlic bread the other day and while pondering its inherent ridiculousness something happened on Twitter.
Why isn't the elitism mocked? asks Liam Mullone
07/02/2013 … A year ago, Elly Nowell declined her place at Oxford University by writing it a rejection letter.
Ted Shiress on his comedy experiences
07/02/2013 … Last Friday marked a notable anniversary: my first gig! Four years ago I took to the stage for the first time at The Drones Club in Chapter Arts Centre.
Mike James responds to a 'reductionist' article
05/02/2013 … Chris Hallam’s Correspondents article, Female comics, you’ve never had it so good is essentially a list of women he likes on television.
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