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Sid James Features

Comedy Chronicles: The ITV Job - The day when the BBC almost lost British comedy

Sunday 26th June 2022

Graham McCann's column charts a fascinating 'what if' moment in British television comedy history: a fork in the road that had consequences of epic proportions in either direction.

Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Ardal O'Hanlon, Bridget Christie, Chris Ramsey, Judi Love, Sophie Duker Features

Going for Gold

Wednesday 22nd June 2022

Taskmaster is a compelling competition - but could it be sport?

Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Eddie Dawson (Bobby Knutt), Joey Ellis (Nathan Bryon), Rob Dawson (Josh Bolt), Tiger Dyke (Danny Walters), Billy Dawson (Steve Edge), Jodie Dawson (Honor Kneafsey), Sheron Dawson (Julie Graham), Troy (Paul Bazely), Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Kenneth (Tony Maudsley). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #208

Wednesday 22nd June 2022

We wrote this quiz on a hot day, so you might spot a couple of questions inspired by that sunshine.

Operation Mincemeat starring SpitLip. Image shows left to right: Claire-Marie Hall, Natasha Hodgson, David Cumming, Zoë Roberts, Jak Malone. Credit: Matt Crockett Live

Random 8: David Cumming from Operation Mincemeat

Tuesday 21st June 2022

With Operation Mincemeat wowing crowds and critics, co-creator David Cumming talks gramophone envy, Gatiss adjacence and a soggy Tamagotchi.

Man Vs Bee. Trevor Bingley (Rowan Atkinson) TV

Rowan Atkinson on comedy, visual humour and Man Vs Bee

Monday 20th June 2022

Rowan Atkinson talks to British Comedy Guide about his new show, Man Vs Bee. He admits he hates the process of acting, and shares his thoughts in relation to society attempting to "contain" what people should be making jokes about.

The Bed Sitting Room. Mate (Spike Milligan) Features

Honouring Spike Milligan: Quest for The Bed Sitting Room

Monday 20th June 2022

An exciting tribute night honouring the genius of Spike Milligan is coming to Louth Riverhead Theatre on Sunday 3rd July. Producer John Hewer explains more in this article.

Sooty, Sweep and Soo. Richard Cadell. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne Features

Sooty Land: Interview with Sooty's right hand man Richard Cadell

Monday 20th June 2022

Television icon Sooty is now headlining his very own theme park, Sooty Land. We talk about television's most famous yellow bear with his right hand man, Richard Cadell.

Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alex Horne, Greg Davies TV

Taskmaster: Champion Of Champions interview

Monday 20th June 2022

Kerry Godliman, Ed Gamble, Lou Sanders, Richard Herring and Liza Tarbuck talk about returning to Taskmaster to take part in the second Champion Of Champions special.

Friday Night Dinner. Martin (Paul Ritter). Copyright: Popper Pictures, Big Talk Productions TV

The greatest sitcom dads

Sunday 19th June 2022

For Father's Day, we celebrate some of the best examples of that comedy staple - the irascible, regularly baffled sitcom father, from across the decades.

CelebAbility. Marek Larwood TV

Marek Larwood talks about CelebAbility

Wednesday 15th June 2022

CelebAbility is back for Series 6. The ever-present Marek Larwood tells us more, including his idea for a challenge involving putting the guests in a blender.

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