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Anya Ryan

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Little Britain was 'cancelled' in 2020 - so why does Gen-Z adore it?

Once deemed a national embarrassment for its racist and classist content, the series is now fuelling an online resurgence and rumours of a revival thanks to its growing fanbase of young fans discovering clips on TikTok.

Anya Ryan, The Independent, 18th April 2025

Inside No. 9: Stage/Fright review

This theatre spin-off mainly rehashes the TV show, but diehard fans will be happy.

Anya Ryan, London Theatre, 30th January 2025

Mo Gilligan review

Entertaining tales from Hollywood.

Anya Ryan, The Times, 14th October 2024

Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024 winners

Amy Gledhill has won the prestigious Best Comedy Show award at the Edinburgh Fringe for Make Me Look Fit on the Poster.

British Comedy Guide, 24th August 2024

Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024 nominations

Amy Gledhill, Catherine Bohart, Chris Cantrill, Josh Glanc, Natalie Palamides, Reuben Kaye and Sarah Keyworth are nominated for Best Show in the Edinburgh Comedy Awards.

British Comedy Guide, 21st August 2024

Catherine Cohen: I had a stroke at 31

As she returns to Edinburgh after heart surgery, the comic talks about recovery - and taking on the big screen.

Anya Ryan, The Sunday Times, 11th August 2024

Comedy couple Jessie Cave and Alfie Brown: "We don't know how to function as adults"

Their on, then off, then on-again relationship has given the standup couple plenty of material. They discuss oversharing on stage, comedy after cancellation, and explaining monogamy to their four kids.

Anya Ryan, The Guardian, 2nd August 2024

Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024 judging panel revealed

Nana Hughes, Head of Comedy at ITV, will chair the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024 judging panel.

British Comedy Guide, 25th July 2024

Edinburgh comedy award-winners reveal what's next

For the first time ever, both the 'Oscars of comedy' have gone to stand-ups with South Asian heritage. So what do the two performers who set the fringe alight have planned? Lots of boasting, finds our writer.

Anya Ryan, The Guardian, 29th August 2023

Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2023 judging panel revealed

The Edinburgh Comedy Awards has revealed the 10 panellists who will decide the winners of this year's prizes.

British Comedy Guide, 2nd August 2023

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