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We invite general comment pieces about particular aspects of the comedy scene (although reviews of individual shows or performers tend not to be suited to this section except in very rare circumstances). Contributions should be at least 500 words in length, in a similar tone to something you might read in a broadsheet newspaper, and emailed to steve@chortle.co.uk
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Alan Varley is disappointed by one leftie liberal
04/02/2015 … This week, The Independent published a column by Yasmin Alibhai-Brown headlined 'Political satire is funny, but it also causes cynicism and apathy'.
Steve Bennett on an odd reason for axing a sitcom
25/01/2015 … The Daily Mirror yesterday reported that the Frankie Boyle’s-written Radio 4 sitcom Blocked had not been picked up for a series.
Karen White on what he learned leaving, and returning to, the circuit
23/01/2015 … ‘I’m let loose, from the noose’ AC/DC, Back in Black)Much as I love them, it’s not exactly a frequent occurrence to find myself relating to AC/DC lyrics…
James Smyth wants more depth in comedy criticism
22/01/2015 … Comedy is subjective.
Margaret Thatcher Queen Of Soho's open letter to the Labour MP and 'classist gimp'
21/01/2015 … Dear Chris Bryant MP,You classist gimp*.
21/01/2015 … The redoubtable independent production company, Farty Television, have offered £100million to take over the digital channel BBC Three, which is facing a radical…
Dave Cohen doesn't have all the answers
13/01/2015 … I've been writing about comedy on and off for about six years.
Zak Splijt on the nights giving new comics false hope
12/01/2015 … A topic debated with almost tedious frequency by comedians and promoters alike on the London open mike circuit is that of 'bringer' gigs.
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