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Radio prankster Steve Penk launches own podcast
Radio wind-up king Steve Penk has launched his own weekly podcast reliving some of his best prank calls from the past 20 years. Steve made his name at Manchester's Piccadilly Radio which became Key 103 and then at Capital FM in London with his cheeky prank calls in the 1990s, including winding up the then Prime Minster Tony Blair.
Dianne Bourne, Manchester Evening News, 12th November 2014Dapper Laughs and everyday sexism: spot the difference
We watched Dapper Laughs' videos, and found some disturbing parallels with stories from the everyday sexism blog, where women recount catcalls and harassment that really pissed them off. It's hard for most sane people to see this kind of Dapper Laughs' 'humour' as anything other than sexual harassment when he shouts unsolicited sexual comments at women in the street.
Helena Norton, The Mirror, 11th November 2014Russell Brand tweets PARKLIFE! & ruins it for everyone
The comedian and activist has seized upon a Twitter joke made at his expense.
Huw Fullerton, Radio Times, 6th November 2014Shocking stats reveal comedy's HUGE gender gap
Panel shows such as Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You and QI have terrible female representation, according to stats from Chortle.
Helena Norton, The Mirror, 6th November 2014Why there will never be a British 'Daily Show'
Recently 10 O'Clock Live was consigned to the scrapheap of British TV history, alongside the likes of The 11 O'Clock Show, Tonightly, The Late Edition with Marcus Brigstocke and Recommended Daily Amount. It's a very special pile of semi-forgotten relics. They all reflect that golden goose for every ambitious TV producer - creating a successful UK version of The Daily Show.
Lorcan Mullan, Chortle, 6th November 2014Review: Jeeves and Wooster
The success of this comedy lies in a combination of factors. Not only is there a great script and well- crafted performances by the cast of three, with an unsung, back-stage team making it happen.
Natalie Anglesey, Manchester Evening News, 5th November 2014You can never recapture the genius of Hancock
The Missing Hancocks was a valiant effort but failed to capture Tony Hancock's original magic.
Gillian Reynolds, The Telegraph, 5th November 2014Bob Mortimer to be honoured for achievements in comedy
Bob Mortimer is to receive an honourary degree from Teesside University later this month for his achievements in comedy.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 3rd November 2014Douglas Adams's secret stash revealed
Details of the previously unseen Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy material to be exclusively performed at Chortles comedy book have been revealed.
Chortle, 3rd November 2014Steven Toast: the actor bares his soul
The West End stage veteran Steven Toast has years of experience to share with his several fans. Sadly, he couldn't be bothered and got his agent to do it instead.
Arthur Mathews and Matt Berry as Steven Toast, The Guardian, 1st November 2014