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© UKTV Writer reflects on the way he portrayed women – and the lack of diversity
16/10/2023 … Richard Curtis has admitted he was ‘stupid and wrong’ in the way he wrote about women in some of his most successful romcoms – especially when…
Benefit gig heads this week's picks of the best live comedy
15/10/2023 … The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the 5,038 events Chortle currently has listed.
The week's best comedy on TV and radio
15/10/2023 … Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and on demand this week…: Monday October 16 RICHARD OSMAN'S HOUSE OF GAMES: Comedy character Myra DuBois…
© Lesley Martin Cult show's residency in Underbelly's new venue
13/10/2023 … Cult comedy show Batsu! is heading to London.
20 minute ovation after stand-up fills the venue with his show in Hindi
13/10/2023 … Indian comedian Zakir Khan has become the first Asian comedian to perform a solo show at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
The Overdue Catch-Up on big screens from next month
13/10/2023 … Kevin Bridges’ latest stand-up tour, The Overdue Catch-Up is to be screened in cinemas.
Channel 5 to air Thank You for the Laughs
12/10/2023 … Mike Yarwood’s daughters are to present a new documentary about his rise to fame and his sudden exit from public life.
Adaptation to premiere at Birmingham Rep next year
12/10/2023 … Withnail & I is being adapted as a stage show by its original writer and director Bruce Robinson.
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