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Eddie Izzard interview
"When people use lies as tool of politics, humanity starts to die".
The Irish News, 5th April 2021
When Felicity Ward realised she had depression
London-based Australian comedian Felicity Ward reveals how she is surviving (mentally) in lockdown in the UK and the surprising thing she misses the most about Australia.
Adrienne Tam, Body and Soul, 5th April 2021
Adil Ray to replace Piers Morgan on GMB for April
The comedian, actor TV and radio presenter will be hosting Good Morning Britain through to the end of April, Monday to Wednesday.
Peony Hirwani, The Independent, 5th April 2021
Tamsin Greig on starring in Romeo And Juilet
The actor on playing Lady Capulet, recording The Archers in her son's wardrobe, and the trouble with pickled eggs.
Michael Hogan, The Guardian, 5th April 2021
Maria Bakalova interview
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm wasn't just notable for that interview with Rudy Giuliani, but for the incredible breakout performance from its female lead, Maria Bakalova, who played Borat's daughter, and which has led to both Bafta and Academy Award nominations. She speaks exclusively to GQ about Giuliani refusing to take a Covid test, having free rein in the White House and discovering from Judd Apatow that she was Oscar-nominated.
Stuart McGurk, GQ, 5th April 2021
The Two Ronnies' 50th birthday
What are the ingredients that turned the sketch show into a long-running comedy classic? To find out, we asked those who contributed to some of Corbett and Barker's most famous routines.
Mark Braxton, Radio Times, 5th April 2021
50 funny podcasts to make you feel much better
Has your daily walk become an endless trudge to nowhere? These podcasts, chosen by comedians, podcasters, Guardian writers and readers, are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.
The Guardian, 5th April 2021
Club furious at damage by Government vaccine passports
Liverpool's Hot Water Comedy Club, which is to trial the UK's first non-socially distanced live event on April 16, has complained of receiving a "crazy" deluge of online abuse, after the Government erroneously suggested they would be using "vaccine passports".
Alex Diggins, The Telegraph, 5th April 2021
20 years of Bridget Jones
Why does she still shape the way we view single women?
Olivia Petter, The Independent, 5th April 2021
Katherine Parkinson on her TV writing debut Sitting
"It's so personal - it's like you've torn out your heart".
Flora Carr, Radio Times, 5th April 2021Videos
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Just A Minute
Series 86, Episode 7Stephen Fry hosts the comedy panel game in which Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Desiree Burch & Jenny Eclair are challenged to speak on a topic for 60 seconds.