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Bob Mortimer reveals he was unable to walk for half of the newest series of Gone Fishing and had to use a wheelchair
Bob, 65, has admitted filming nearly didn't happen after he was left with wasted muscles after a six-month bout of shingles and had to be taken by wheelchair to several of the locations.
Chikamso Chukwuenyem, Daily Mail, 24th September 2024
"Progress is painfully slow": Rudolph Walker on equality for black actors
The long career of the actor spans cultural changes on and off screen.
Neha Gohil, The Guardian, 24th September 2024
Leigh Francis sparks rumours that hit ITV2 show is returning
Leigh Francis, known for his comedic alter ego Keith Lemon, has ignited excitement among fans by hinting at a potential return of the beloved ITV2 show Celebrity Juice.
Anita Markoff, The Sun, 24th September 2024
Is musical comedy too predictable?
Ashley Frieze on the prevalent tropes in his chosen genre.
Ashley Frieze, Chortle, 24th September 2024
Ludwig review
David Mitchell detective comedy is charming guff.
Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 24th September 2024
Ian Davidson obituary
Comedy writer and performer who collaborated with Barry Humphries for more than half a century.
Anthony Hayward, The Guardian, 24th September 2024
Ludwig: in this comic BBC detective drama, puzzles are key to solving a murder - and understanding other people
"It makes no sense. It's impossible to solve" - so decries John 'Ludwig' Taylor (David Mitchell) when trying to solve a murder using puzzle techniques in the new six-part BBC detective series, Ludwig.
Deborah Klika/Klikova, The Conversation, 24th September 2024
Ricky Gervais wins battle to build a tennis court at his mansion - despite angry protests from locals
The comedian wants to transform the back garden of his new Hampstead home, which is in a conservation area, but is having to jump through hoops to make it happen.
Chris White, Daily Mail, 24th September 2024
Colin Hoult review
A beautifully constructed show, every chaotic choice pays off.
Auriol Reddaway, The Spy In The Stalls, 24th September 2024
France-based British comedian Paul Taylor talks cultural differences, outsider status and multicultural comedy
Bilingual British comedian Paul Taylor is best known in France for his TV series What The Fuck France, What's Up France? and Stereotrip, but he recently cast his beret aside to focus on his first English-only show at the Edinburgh Fringe. Here he speaks about cultural differences, why he still feels "80% British" and his cult following in the expat community...
Fiona Russell, The Connexion, 24th September 2024
Brummies celebrate inaugural International Day of Birmingham
Comedian Joe Lycett declares United States of Birmingham with 10 US towns and cities that share the name.
Jessica Murray, The Guardian, 24th September 2024Videos
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