Was Lenny right?
Julian Hall on the future of black comedy
02/04/2008 … The recent speech by Lenny Henry about the lack of diversity in TV raised some uncomfortable and contentious questions about the lack of black comedy talent.
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Interviews with comedians, comedy reviews, Perfect Playlists and other comedy features, all collected in one place.
Wed 02 April 2008
Thu 27 March 2008
The third man
Interview with Eddie Braben, Morecambe & Wise's writer
27/03/2008 … The voice on the phone is warm and friendly, tinged with a soft Liverpudlian accent.
Mon 10 March 2008
Where there's a Willbond...
Ben's long wait for his TV break
10/03/2008 … Success at the Edinburgh Fringe is often seen as a passport to instant TV fame.
Mon 04 February 2008
© C4 States of independence...
Dave Gorman on his odyssey around America
04/02/2008 … Dave Gorman does the things the rest of us only talk about.
Wed 09 January 2008
© BBC Winding up the wind-ups
Marc Wootton on his new BBC Three sketch show
09/01/2008 … Marc Wootton has pretty much built his career on tormenting people.
Thu 03 January 2008
© Yari Film Group A Good Night's work for Martin
Co-stars wax lyrical about Freeman's talents
03/01/2008 … It’s amazing how far a role in a once low-key sitcom can get you.
Tue 06 November 2007
© ITV Remembering Kenny
Stars recall Everett at his best
06/11/2007 … ITV is to screen a prime-time tribute to Kenny Everett, mixing archive footage of characters such as Cupid Stunt, Sid Snot and Marcel Wave, with anecdotes and memories…
Hello, Peeps...
Interview with Peep Show writers Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong
06/11/2007 … It’s the question that puzzles everyone in TV comedy.