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I thought it would also be interesting to chat to him for a blog, but he told me: "I stopped doing face to face stuff as it never comes across in print quite as well as the email interviews." I told him: "I'm never very keen on written Q&A 'interviews' because they never sound like a lively conversation. Writing in grammatical perfection is always a killer." So, inevitably, we did do a Q&A email interview. This is it.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 15th September 2016Deaf actor to sign ad break on Channel 4's The Last Leg
The seven adverts will be signed by David Ellington, a deaf actor and artist.
BBC News, 15th September 2016Red Dwarf XI, episode one review
As always with Dwarf, the jokes are a mix of the smart and the dumb, with quips about quantum mechanics tempered with daft jokes about Kryten's nipple attachments of banter aimed at the uptight Rimmer. Odds are, you already know if you like the Dwarf brand of humour or not, and this is unlikely to change minds either way, but the pace of the narrative keeps things interested.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 15th September 2016Review: Red Dwarf XI, Dave, episode one, Twentica
There are lots of things to enjoy here, from the impressive (thought probably v cheap) special effects to Kevin Eldon on superb form as a deadpan alien. The script is peppered with some delicious lines mixing the scientific with the everyday. And you'll never believe where the jump leads have to be attached to kickstart Kryten when his battery flatlines. I wish I could say more but that would spoil the fun. Let's just say it's good to have these intergalactic reprobates back...
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th September 2016Review: Unspun With Matt Forde, Dave
Matt Forde's new political series nearly hit the buffers before it had even been recorded. Forde's first guest was scheduled to be Labour leadership contender Owen Smith, but he pulled out. Forde suggested on the show that Smith was concerned about appearing laddish. It was a shame, but his stand-in, former Home Secretary Alan Johnson was good value for money anyway.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th September 2016Binging: Smack the Pony
Anneka Harry demands we all start watching Sally Phillips, Fiona Allen and Doon Mackichan's show right now. And if that doesn't make you, maybe her Top 10 sketches might.
Anneka Harry, Standard Issue, 15th September 2016Video: Kerry Godliman: 'Isn't friendship wonderful'
Being mates these days demands endless admin. Who has time for a decent chat? Still, you can say so much with an aubergine emoji. Kerry Godliman weighs up the different expectations of male and female friendships in the modern world.
Kerry Godliman, The Guardian, 15th September 20169 of the best 'Inside No. 9' episodes so far
It's no secret that here at CultBox we unashamedly adore Inside No. 9, and so picking our Top 5 favourite instalments turned out to be a somewhat impossible task.
Andrew Allen, Cult Box, 15th September 2016Robert Bathurst hints there will more Cold Feet
Cold Feet actor Robert Bathurst has dropped a huge hint there could be yet ANOTHER series to come after the show's return proved a massive hit with fans.
The Sun, 15th September 2016Dave Spikey interview
Dave Spikey answers some questions.
John Anson, Lancashire Telegraph, 15th September 2016Ha Ha Hamilton Comedy Festival is back with a bang
Host Des Clarke will lead a celeb-packed line-up at comedy gala at Hamilton Town House on September 17.
Des Clarke, Daily Record, 15th September 2016Review: StandOut StandUp Slapstick Fundraiser
"I challenge you to think of a more deserving cause to raise money for," says our host Jack Dee, tongue planted firmly in cheek.
Bristol 24/7, 15th September 2016Jimmy Carr's most controversial jokes
"No matter how much you give a homeless person for tea... you never get that tea."
Loaded, 15th September 2016Dom Joly reveals Trigger Happy plans
Dom Joly has slammed the lack of imagination in hidden camera shows as he prepares to launch Shady Cabal - the label that will produce Channel 4's Trigger Happy reboot.
Broadcast, 15th September 2016I Am Bridget Jones - No, I Am Bridget Jones
As we (some of us) eagerly await the release of Bridget Jones's Baby on Friday I am compelled to put pen to paper as I recall that day in 1996 when I picked up a copy of Bridget Jones's Diary in a hospital shop.
Lisa Ives, The Huffington Post, 15th September 2016Red Dwarf XI episode 1 review: Twentica
The first episode of Red Dwarf XI is an ideal series opener and available now on UKTV Play.
Pete Dillon-Trenchard, Den Of Geek, 15th September 201628 years a smeghead
Bazookoids at the ready! Head behind-the-scenes as Lister, Rimmer and co buckle up for another ride in Starbug. Will the strap-on dreads survive the trip?
Luke Holland, The Guardian, 15th September 2016Sarah Solemani has some great Him & Her ideas
Sarah Solemani has some great ideas for a new series of Him & Her. "They'd probably get a bigger bed, put the baby in and just have more toast and tea and watch more television".
Ellie Harrison, Radio Times, 15th September 2016Felicity Montagu's comedy gold with Coogan and Austen
She played the loyal PA to Norwich's deluded DJ and the cake-scoffing vicar's wife in Nighty Night. Now back on stage as Mrs Bennet, Felicity Montagu explains why humour is a deadly serious business.
Nancy Groves, The Guardian, 15th September 2016'Fleabag' burrows deep with caustic comedy
As a bawdy, brutally honest woman in comedy, Phoebe Waller-Bridge has gotten every comparison in the book. "I'm the 'next Lena Dunham,' 'the 'English Amy Schumer,' the 'next Sharon Horgan,' " Waller-Bridge, 31, says with a shrug. "I've basically been linked to every other woman who's written about sex. No guy is ever the 'new Will Ferrell' -- he's just a comedian. I guess it's indicative of it being quite a small pool."
Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 15th September 2016Why I love Mel and Sue
The Great British Bake Off without Mel and Sue? Tent-based tragedies do not come any deeper. Alison Carr is struggling. She bloody loves those two.
Alison Carr, Standard Issue, 15th September 2016Review: Sean Lock at the Orchard Theatre, Dartford
His themes of decrepitude and obsolescence are familiar, yet his treatment of them is bespoke, bold and often wildly imaginative.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 15th September 2016Interview: Deborah Frances-White
Deborah Frances-White is a comedian and writer. She was born in Australia after being adopted, where she was raised as a Jehovah's Witness. After graduating from university, she ended her relationship with the Witnesses and began pursuing a career as a comedian and writer.
Peter Stanford, The Telegraph, 15th September 2016Andy Hamilton interview
The man behind Outnumbered, Andy Hamilton, tells Jasper Rees how an impostor planted the seed for his first novel.
Jasper Rees, The Telegraph, 15th September 2016Isabel has news for Hislop
Political journalist Isabel Oakeshott has declined an invitation to appear on HIGNFY in brutal fashion.
Order Order, 15th September 2016Joanna Lumley hits out at Are You Being Served? remake
Joanna Lumley has hit out at the BBC for remaking Are You Being Served? saying: "Maybe you should move on."
Mark Jefferies and Nicola Methven, Radio Times, 15th September 2016Bridget Jones's Baby -- film review: 'Misfiring jokes'
Renée Zellweger and Emma Thompson star in this limp sequel.
The Financial Times, 15th September 2016Go 8 Bit review
There's a touch of light entertainment appeal in the shiny floor and amusingly awkward way the set rotates 90-degrees for 'game time', but the budget isn't there to make this feel special.
Dan Owen, Dan's Media Digest, 15th September 2016Videos
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