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Danny & Mick to return for Series 5
Tiger Aspect is to make a fifth series of live action children's comedy, Danny & Mick, for CBBC.
Televisual, 6th July 2022
Daisy Haggard doesn't have a story for Back To Life Series 3 yet
Daisy Haggard has shared her thoughts about the production of a potential third season of BBC Three comedy drama Back To Life.
Radio Times, 6th July 2022
The Baby's Michelle de Swarte interview
"I'm proud I'm part of something so deliciously female."
Sam Moore, Radio Times, 6th July 2022Interview: Notflix
Notflix is a totally improvised comedy musical based on an audience suggestion.
Phoenix Remix, 6th July 2022Shows to see
Tips from The Guardian.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 6th July 2022
Brian And Charles review
David Earl and Chris Hayward's story of an inventor's relationship with his creation blends Caractacus Potts with Victor Frankenstein to heartwarming effect.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 6th July 2022Abigail Rolling on moving from courtroom to comedy
'I threw my disappointment and frustrations into stand-up and channelled the themes into a rich blend of comedy and protest.'
Female First, 6th July 2022
Here's a hot take for you... hot takes are dead
Eryn Tett thinks 'edgy' comic risk stagnating in a pool of lukewarm repetition.
Eryn Tett, Chortle, 6th July 2022
1,700 sign protest letter to Edinburgh Fringe chiefs
Comedy world angry over festival's cuts - and spiralling accommodation fees.
Chortle, 6th July 2022
Funny At The Fringe - Comedy Focus - Maisie Adam: Buzzed
Maisie returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with this high energy show that is going to be full of lots of jokes and fun. It is running nearly every day of the Fringe so be sure to make this show part of your to watch list.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 6th July 2022
Fringe: The biggest changes on the cards this year
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe will look and feel very different when it returns next month - largely thanks to an expansion of its famous "street events" and the arrival of the new St James Quarter.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 6th July 2022
The Baby's unique perspective on contemporary motherhood
While the pandemic had an impact on filming, another aspect to grapple with was having a baby as the main character. Twins were enlisted to act as doubles, alongside a lifelike doll that could stand in when needed.
Shilpa Ganatra, Royal Television Society, 6th July 2022
Miles Jupp and Justin Edwards discuss bringing The Lavender Hill Mob to the stage
Miles Jupp and Justin Edwards sit down to discuss tackling a stage version of classic Ealing comedy The Lavender Hill Mob, which will embark on a new tour from October.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 6th July 2022Interview: Chris Singleton How to be a Better Human
A spoken word comedy about grief, loss and self-acceptance telling Chris' story of losing Dad and Wife in the space of a few months.
The New Current, 6th July 2022Edinburgh festival 2022: 50 shows to see
Phil Wang makes a heroic return, Ian McKellen stars in a balletic Hamlet and Sophie Duker is gleefully carefree. Here are our picks of the festival's comedy, theatre and dance.
Brian Logan, Mark Fisher and Lyndsey Winship, The Guardian, 6th July 2022Podcasts
TV & radio
6:30pm30 min
Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian
Series 3, Episode 1 - Chinese VirusKen Cheng talks all things coronavirus, and we learn about the greatest success of his romantic endeavours so far.
10pm60 min
Hypothetical
Series 4, Episode 8This week's guests are Victoria Coren Mitchell, Isy Suttie, Rosie Jones and Toussaint Douglass.
11pm15 min
No-Platformed
Episode 4Stuart invests in a new tannoy, and Clara is studying for her Advanced Platform Awareness Badge.
11:15pm15 min
Welcome To The Neighbourhood
Series 1, Episode 2 - Larry DeanJayde Adams and guest Larry Dean dive into the feisty world of community apps and messageboards, sifting through the angry neighbourhood bins to find disgruntled comedy gold.