Dominic Cavendish
- Reviewer
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Inside the £40m showbiz showdown worthy of its very own sitcom
How the fight for control of an illustrious actors' charity - the Actors' Benevolent Fund - became a star-studded drama for the ages. At the heart of the dispute is a clutch of long-standing trustees, including Penelope Keith, Siân Phillips, James Bolam and Brian Murphy, who are bitterly aggrieved at being "ousted" from the ABF's governing council last year.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 27th June 2023Accidental Death Of An Anarchist review
Never has this satire on police brutality felt so bitingly relevant.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 27th June 2023Is it curtains for Britain's 'Oscars of comedy'?
The world-leading Edinburgh Comedy Awards are desperate for funding. Winners and supporters tell us what we'll lose if we don't act.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 30th May 2023Jonathan Lynn: Why I'm bringing back Yes Minister
The sitcom's creator on Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey's last hurrah, cancel culture, and whether the BBC would make the hit show today.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 18th April 2023The return of Basil Fawlty is exactly what broken Britain needs
When Fawlty Towers first ran in 1975, we were beset by economic woes, strikes and ineptitude. John Cleese's reboot couldn't be better timed.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 8th February 2023Daniel Sloss: fathers are more traumatised by childbirth than mothers
In his latest show, Can't, the daring and divisive Scottish stand-up seems intent on goading the Mumsnet brigade.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 5th February 2023Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons, review
Tantalising despite limitations.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 1st February 2023Roy Chubby Brown review
The veteran comedian's new show all too often rolls unapologetically and unpleasantly with the lowest common denominator.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 15th January 2023Ricky Gervais: Armageddon review
Comic burns bright with renewed devotion to saying the wrong thing.
Dominic Cavendish, The Times, 2nd December 2022Peter Kay Live, AO Arena Manchester, review
In his big return to stand-up after a 12-year hiatus, Kay delivers the goods all over again.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 2nd December 2022