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Doon Mackichan: 'I've often been asked to "pop my top off" in auditions'
The pioneering comedian talks about her new book My Lady Parts, the woeful treatment of working mothers on TV sets, and dealing with a litany of sexual harassment.
Helen Brown, i Newspaper, 26th September 2023
Blu-ray: Gregory's Girl
Bill Forsyth's peerless romantic comedy returns.
Graham Rickson, The Arts Desk, 26th September 2023
Interview: Daniel Foxx Goes on tour with villain
I caught up with Daniel to find out all about the tour and what is in store for audiences.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 26th September 2023Grace Campbell: 'Russell Brand made it perfectly clear the person he was, and nobody listened'
'Rumours have been swirling for the six years I've been in stand-up,' says Campbell.
Grace Campbell, Grazia, 26th September 2023Comedian's 'insane' 11-hour Scottish train journey goes viral
A rail passenger has gone viral on social media after describing his "insane" 11-hour journey to Scotland - which ended at 3.30am after a "ridiculous" taxi ride. Stand-up comedian James Nokise said he was among "hundreds" of people ordered off an Avanti West Coast train at Preston station in Lancashire on Monday night, with passengers apparently told of the cancellation via email even before staff on board.
Gregor Young, The National (Scotland), 26th September 2023Russell Brand allegations and how the comedy industry uses humour to abuse and silence women
I've researched women's experience of the UK comedy circuit for ten years - this is what I've learned.
Ellie Tomsett, Daily Maverick, 26th September 2023
Police Cops: The Musical review
Ultimately, Police Cops: The Musical is one of the funniest shows in London, if not the funniest one the city has seen all year. I would highly recommend getting your tickets before it sells out!
Little Lark of London, 26th September 2023
Fern Brady launches food podcast
In What A Combo! the comedian will ask celebrity guests to share the weird concoctions they eat when no one is watching - which they will then sample.
Chortle, 26th September 2023
David Walliams sues company behind Britain's Got Talent
David Walliams has filed a High Court case against the production company that makes ITV's Britain's Got Talent.
Lizo Mzimba, BBC, 26th September 2023
Brian Butterfield: Placeholder Name Tour review
The comic actor here takes his hopeless, fatsuited businessman turned life coach from TV to stage, with rich rewards.
Tim Harding, The Telegraph, 26th September 2023
Hardeep Singh Kohli proposes setting up home delivery food service in Greater Glasgow
Hardeep Singh Kohli, the comedian and celebrity chef, who has been charged with alleged sexual offences against women, has proposed setting up a home delivery food service.
Marc Horne, The Times, 26th September 2023
Interview: Luke Kempner, Les Miserables
Les Miserables is a timeless classic that has been playing in London's West End since 8 October 1985 and now has played to millions of audiences across the world too! Joining the history of this iconic musical for the second time in his professional career is Luke Kempner. We had the opportunity to chat with Luke about his journey with one of the most iconic musicals of all time.
Theatre & Tonic, 26th September 2023James Nokise tweets long train and taxi journey
When the comedian James Nokise found himself on an 11-hour odyssey between London and Edinburgh on Monday night, he live-tweeted the misery.
Helen Pidd, The Guardian, 26th September 2023Kieran Hodgson interview
"Nothing massively interesting happens in the series. It's about the little things and finding the extraordinary depths within the mundane that connect with people and makes them take it to heart."
Drew Tosh, Northern Soul, 26th September 2023Videos
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Call Jonathan Pie
Episode 6 - WomenWhen Roger warns Pie that he must widen his demographic, Pie decides to dedicate an entire show to "women's issues". Pie's combative and contrary style does not suit the topic and Pie is taught a lesson or two by the female callers. Jules also gets involved by threatening Pie with quite serious bodily harm if he doesn't shut his "rancid instant-coffee stinking mouth". Pie is dismayed as he never touches instant coffee.