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Dominic Cavendish

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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 2023

Accidental Death Of An Anarchist review

Never has this satire on police brutality felt so bitingly relevant.

Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 27th June 2023

Is 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 2023

Jonathan 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 2023

The 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 2023

Daniel 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 2023

Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons, review

Tantalising despite limitations.

Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 1st February 2023

Roy 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 2023

Ricky Gervais: Armageddon review

Comic burns bright with renewed devotion to saying the wrong thing.

Dominic Cavendish, The Times, 2nd December 2022

Peter 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

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