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David Mitchell and Robert Webb interview
As Back returns for a second series, the comedy duo play career 'Top Trumps' and fear for the future of the great British pub.
Chris Harvey, The Telegraph, 28th December 2020Back on track: the Mitchell and Webb sitcom returns
Simon Blackwell's show has been beset by delays, but it may have saved Webb's life.
Benji Wilson, The Sunday Times, 27th December 2020The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year preview clip
David Mitchell talks about age when a question comes up about Tom Moore.
Patrick Cremona, Radio Times, 23rd December 2020Upstart Crow review
Review of the Christmas special set during a plague lockdown.
Carol Midgley, The Times, 22nd December 2020Upstart Crow: Lockdown Christmas 1603, BBC Two review
A certain flatness goes with the territory here.
David Nice, The Arts Desk, 22nd December 2020Upstart Crow, review: Is Covid comedy a plagued format?
Despite some good topical gags, the smug tone made this Ben Elton farce a tiresome turkey.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 21st December 2020Upstart Crow, Lockdown Christmas 1603, BBC2, review
The two-hander lacked the usual rollicking ensemble and was based on a single joke.
Barbara Speed, i Newspaper, 21st December 2020Comedians accuse Big Fat Quiz Of The Year of sexism
Comedians have denounced Channel 4's Big Fat Quiz Of The Year as sexist. Acts have taken to social media to point out that the Boxing Day episode of the panel show features no female comedians.
British Comedy Guide, 18th December 2020Upstart Crow to return for Christmas special
BBC Two has confirmed that Upstart Crow is to return for a Christmas special this December.
British Comedy Guide, 24th November 2020Essential episodes: Peep Show
Choosing what is essentially the best ever episode, one that is perfect to show to someone if you want them to become a fan for life, was fairly difficult to do and led to lots of ummming and ahhhhhing and various other strange very British noises. But in the end I chose season two's second episode, "Jeremy Makes It", as it contains the characters at their funniest, is a great introduction to their various neuroses, and features a number of extremely memorable moments.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 19th November 2020