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My culture fix: Victoria Coren Mitchell
The writer and presenter lets us into her cultural life.
Victoria Coren Mitchell, The Times, 13th September 2023
BBC scraps satirical cartoon of 'Limo Lorna' Slater after MSP backlash
The BBC has been forced to pull a series of cartoons satirising Scottish politicians after a backlash on social media. BBC Radio Scotland had used an animated clip of Limo Lorna, a caricature of Lorna Slater, the Scottish Greens co-leader, to promote the new series of its radio comedy show Noising Up.
Emma Taggart, The Times, 13th September 2023
Frank Skinner to host another Absolute Radio comedy fundraiser
The comic, who presents a Saturday morning show on the station, will introduce Jack Dee, Sophie Duker, Rob Beckett and others to the stage of the London Palladium on Sunday November 26.
Chortle, 13th September 2023Bruce Fummey uses his own family connections to explore Aberdeen's links to the slave trade
Stand-up comedian and YouTuber, Bruce Fummey, will be appearing at the University of Aberdeen on 2nd October. But this won't be one of Bruce's regular comedy nights - this time it's personal.
University Of Aberdeen, 13th September 2023
Full cast for Backstairs Billy confirmed
The Michael Grandage Company has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere of Marcelo Dos Santos's play Backstairs Billy, exploring a significant moment in the 50-year relationship between The Queen Mother and her loyal servant, William "Billy" Tallon.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 13th September 2023
Fascinating Aïda's Dillie Keane on her most memorable gigs
'I never got why Malcolm Hardee was so revered'.
Chortle, 13th September 2023
Graham Linehan at Comedy Unleashed review: not a cohesive live set
It was only the eighth stand-up gig by the Father Ted co-creator and trans rights movement critic... and it showed.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 13th September 2023
London Hughes on seeking success in America and her new memoir
The British comedian discusses her raucous journey from sex-crazed nerd to Netflix star.
Alexis P. Williams, The Washington Post, 13th September 2023Why is Stephen Fry still burbling on about Brexit?
Petulant Remainer luvvies are still refusing to accept that they lost.
Julie Burchill, Spiked, 13th September 2023
Sandi Toksvig calls on TUC to support fight for fair streaming residuals
Sandi Toksvig, president of the Writers Guild of Great Britain (WGGB), called on UK unions to support the Hollywood strikes and fight for writers to receive fair streaming residuals.
Ellie Calnan, Screen Daily, 13th September 2023
Zoe Lyons joins Matt Hancock and others on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins
Comedian Zoe Lyons is among the 16 names taking part in the fifth series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th September 2023Storyhouse to revive Kinky Boots next spring
The international hit musical Kinky Boots is set to take the stage at Storyhouse in Chester next year.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 13th September 2023Videos
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