British Comedy Guide

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The great leveler

The net effect is communal fear and we can either get to grips with it, find solutions and explore new ways of working and collaborating together or it becomes weaponised as the vulnerable try to protect themselves.

Lynne Parker, Funny Women, 27th March 2020

A look back at the 'After the Event' sketches

For obvious reasons the 'Remain Indoors' sketches, also known as 'The Quiz Broadcast' although officially known as 'After the Event' are everywhere.

Jazzy Janey, A Dose Of David Mitchell, 26th March 2020

This Country is one of the most radical TV shows ever

Their pitch-perfect mockumentary began, three series ago, by being hilariously funny. But by the time it ended, it had turned into something quite different.

Rachel Cooke, The New Statesman, 24th March 2020

Kate & Koji revels in outdated prejudice

The makers of Outnumbered have created a distasteful comedy about a cafe owner and an asylum seeker, that even the talent of Brenda Blethyn and Jimmy Akingbola can't save.

Ammar Kalia, The Guardian, 18th March 2020

Adam Kay moves to Orion in seven-figure deal

Orion has acquired two books by Adam Kay in a "substantial" seven-figure deal, tempting the former doctor turned comedian away from Picador, the imprint that published his bestselling debut, This is Going to Hurt.

Katherine Cowdrey, The Bookseller, 12th March 2020

Line up for Bristol Comedy Garden revealed

This year's Bristol Comedy Garden returns to Queen Square (June 3rd-7th) for a ninth edition of the South West's biggest comedy festival.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th March 2020

Alex Edelman reveals his fantasy album tracklisting

It was hard as hell to make this list. There are so many amazing musicians and tracks that I didn't get to put on here.

Fran Jolley, Reyt Good Magazine, 9th March 2020

'Rejection happens to everyone'

The toll that rejection takes on mental wellbeing was put under the microscope at the first in a series of events designed to discuss sensitive issues in a safe space. Presenter Ben Shephard and writer/actress Meera Syal were among panellists at last night's inaugural Cheer Up, Love! event, launched by freelance series producer Meriel Beale.

Joanna Tilley, Broadcast, 4th March 2020

Improv corner - every mistake is a gift

It is something you hear a lot in improv especially when people first start out doing the comedy format - what if I go on stage and make a mistake? Well, embrace them!

Holly, Phoenix Remix, 2nd March 2020

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