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How Morecambe and Wise honed their genius
Eric Morecambe's son Gary found lost tapes that reveal the inner workings of the comic duo, reports Clive Davis as a new documentary screens tonight.
Clive Davis, The Times, 28th July 2021
Ian Moore sells the TV rights to his novels
The TV production company behind Agatha Raisin, Free@Last has bought the rights to adapt comedian Ian Moore's novels for the screen. Earlier this month, the stand-up released Death And Croissants, the first in a planned series of mysteries whose central character is a middle-aged Englishman who runs a bed-and-breakfast in the Loire Valley, France.
Chortle, 28th July 2021
Publisher reveals 10th anniversary of Gangsta Granny
A special paperback anniversary limited edition of David Walliams and Tony Ross's Gangsta Granny will be published by HarperCollins Children's Books this autumn, to mark a decade since its first release.
Sian Bayley, The Bookseller, 28th July 2021
How to write a sitcom like a pro
The problem with a sitcom script is that it looks easy. It's just words on a page. Anyone can type and hit print or send. It's not technically difficult. And a good script by a seasoned pro and a bad script by a rookie look the same. Superficially. The two documents are virtually identical. Except for the words.
James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 28th July 2021
Monkey Barrel reveals more Edinburgh shows
Monkey Barrel Comedy has released their third batch of Fringe shows this week.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th July 2021
The Thinking Drinkers hit the road with pub quiz
The Thinking Drinkers Pub Quiz is an interactive imbibing experience that sees every audience member getting five freedrinks while competing for amazing prizes in a cabaret-style quiz hosted by Tom Sandham and Ben McFarland, award-winning drinks experts, comedians. Hooch historians and alco-demics.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th July 2021
Lib Dems want jokers to set their agenda
The Liberal Democrats are inviting a bunch of jokers to help set their political agenda, including Bennett Arron, Rik Moore and President Obonjo.
Chortle, 28th July 2021
Revolutionary mundanity: The Office at 20
In this age of streaming services, from Netflix to Disney+, TV series are churned out on an industrial scale, with thousands of episodes in various genres at your fingertips. Therefore, the fact that the 20th birthday of one particular series is being remarked upon, let alone celebrated, is something of a miracle, highlighting the genius that is the UK version of The Office.
Sam Matthews Boehmer, The Boar, 28th July 2021
Christopher Walken pictured filming The Offenders 2
Christopher Walken continued to grace the Bristol set of TV series The Offenders with his presence on Wednesday as he returned for a second series.
Daily Mail, 28th July 2021
Michelle Keegan spotted filming Brassic Series 4
The cast appeared to be in good spirits as they headed up to the film set, being careful to dodge the downpours following the heatwave last week.
Daily Mail, 28th July 2021
Lost Morecambe and Wise Show a 'huge discovery'
The son of comedian Eric Morecambe has said how "fantastic" it was to find a missing episode of the Morecambe and Wise Show in the family home's attic.
BBC, 28th July 2021
Camden Fringe 2021 - interview - Jim Daly
"My show, my first ever solo standup show after nearly a decade on the circuit, is about becoming a dad, how my love of football actually helped me with impending fatherhood and, crucially, former Ireland international Tony Cascarino."
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 28th July 2021
Oh no, The Mash Report is back
If The Mash Report can match its dismal BBC [viewing figures] on Dave, it will look like a hit. And I think it could serve a useful purpose for the UK's progressive parties. I advise them to watch it and to learn never to take that tone or do any of the things it sees there. De-Mash yourselves and prepare for power.
Gareth Roberts, Unherd, 28th July 2021
Review: Jordan Brookes On...
It's an inventive little nugget of audio, with the late-night slot and immersive presentation giving Brookes' anxious evocations even more trippy potency.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 28th July 2021
Richard Curtis rules out fifth series of Blackadder
Blackadder creator Richard Curtis has hinted there will be no fifth series of the show as it would 'finish him off' as filming four series was such 'hard work'
Mark Jefferies, The Mirror, 28th July 2021
Spitting Image forced to tone down gags
Creator Roger Law says he may have to curb some of its edgier elements to pacify the modern woke brigade.
Rod McPhee, The Sun, 28th July 2021
Morecambe & Wise: The Lost Tapes review
Still better than most TV comedy today.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 28th July 2021Suchandrika Chakrabarti speaks to Claira Hermet
Suchandrika Chakrabarti speaks to Claira Hermet about the joy of returning to live comedy after lockdown, and her Camden Fringe show (From 1hr 10mins)
BBC, 28th July 2021Videos
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12pm9 min
Bad Advice With Olga Koch
Episode 2 - Divina De CampoOlga Koch is joined by Drag Race royalty Divina De Campo.
5pm
Almost Never
Series 3, Episode 3 - A Big JokeOakley's pranks on Harry go too far, and Lola's future in GHF is in doubt.
6:30pm30 min
Paul Sinha's General Knowledge
Series 3, Episode 2This episode finally lives up to the title of the series, by focusing mainly on facts and stories regarding generals. But it's also, somehow, connected to Kevin Bacon, and there's time at the end to take a look at things you probably don't know about Oscar-winning actresses.
9pm60 min
Morecambe & Wise: The Lost Tapes
A documentary featuring newly rediscovered clips of Morecambe & Wise at the BBC.
10pm30 min
This Way Up
Series 2, Episode 3Aine and Bradley work out in the park and Shona asks Aine for a surprise for her hen do. There is success in the bedroom for Aine and Richard after she spices things up, and Richard opens up to her. Shona isn't convinced by Aine and James' new business venture, and her lack of support hits Aine hard and has a knock-on effect on her weekend.
11pm15 min
Jordan Brookes On...
Episode 1 - ChildhoodWinner of the Edinburgh Comedy Award 2019, Jordan Brookes, talks about his childhood, and especially the unique bond he shared with his grandmother. Sunil Patel audio describes.