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Not That I'm Bitter - A Truly, Madly, Funny Memoir by Helen Lederer review
This book is a great insight into the comedy world of the 1980s, when women really had to battle for equal status.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th May 2024
Co-op Live set to open after chaotic three weeks
The new Co-op Live arena is set to open after three weeks of delays, false starts, and chaos behind the scenes.
BBC, 14th May 2024
Review: Julian Clary - A Fistful of Clary
National treasure Julian Clary meets the Wild West in his latest UK stand-up tour, A Fistful of Clary.
The Recs, 14th May 2024
Bermondsey Tales review
Michael Head stars in this less than convincing story of a London crime lord and his associates.
Catherine Bray, The Guardian, 14th May 2024
Becky Fury: Why saucy seaside postcards were rebellious - so had to be censored
To contemporary observers, the humour of saucy seaside postcards is almost as unfathomable as the desire to go on the type of donkey-riding, pier-promenading, rock-sucking, British seaside holiday whose heyday they epitomised.
Becky Fury, Chortle, 14th May 2024
Lizzy Lenco on the pros and pitfalls of mining true life for art
"There is danger in using trauma as entertainment".
Lizzy Lenco, Chortle, 14th May 2024
Father John's Evening Mess review
The poster for Father John's debut show carries a quote from Viz co-founder Simon Donald, which holds the promise of some gloriously ribald filth. But it's a mood John O'Sullivan cannot muster among a dozen or so people at the end of a long day... instead the entire audience seems awkward and embarrassed about what half-hearted crudity they had let themselves in for.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 14th May 2024
A Mundane Slide-Show Trilogy review
There's no danger of Neil Davidson's show falling foul of the advertising standards people. This is pure anti-comedy, in which a benign, amiable middle-aged bloke prattles gently on about his day-to-day life, no matter how boring, nor without much care for where any of it might be going.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 14th May 2024
So Russell Brand was baptised in the Thames, and all his sins were washed away. Cheaper than a lawyer, I suppose
His journey to Christianity was very moving, and infinitely more spiritual than his trip to the police station to deny criminal allegations.
Marina Hyde, The Guardian, 14th May 2024
Future of iconic Scottish cultural venue in question as sale announced
Summerhall is an iconic Fringe venue based just off the Meadows, housing more than 100 businesses and attracting more than one million visitors each year. Yet the future of the complex is now uncertain - with the estate agents handling the sale saying the site has "endless" potential for developments such as student housing or "boutique hotels".
Lucy Jackson, The National (Scotland), 14th May 2024
Ghosts star Kiell Smith-Bynoe on why sitcoms stopped being funny
The actor and comedian on TV's comedy crisis, the legacy of 'platty joobs' and his unlikely new turn as a Great British Sewing Bee host.
Ed Cumming, The Telegraph, 14th May 2024
'It's great!' Rafe Spall on having a baby with his co-star in Trying, the infertility sitcom
In the hit TV series Trying, Rafe Spall and Esther Smith play a couple who have endured the pain of infertility. And now it turns out they're having a real-life baby together. The proud dad-to-be reveals all.
Zoe Williams, The Guardian, 14th May 2024
Billy Connolly: Big Banana Feet review
Inspired by Pennebaker's Dylan doc Don't Look Back, this restored Billy Connolly documentary, from the BFI, is equal parts charming, insightful and smart.
Dan Bullock, Critical Popcorn, 14th May 2024On the Mic Picks: Michelle Shaughnessy
The acclaimed Canadian comedian is on the brink of becoming a huge star.
On The Mic, 14th May 2024TV & radio
6:30pm30 min
Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!
Series 6, Episode 5 - Oil Of UlezMilton Jones throws soup, paint and caution to the winds as he boldly steps into traffic. Management.