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'Indecently funny in every way' - Peter Cook's legacy

His influence is everywhere - but is the great, groundbreaking comedian being forgotten? Twenty-five years after his death, we reassess his impact.

Ryan Gilbey, The Guardian, 9th January 2020

NextUp reveal new shows

Streaming Service NextUp​ has announced its next batch of releases. There are specials from Casual Violence, Ashley Haden, Njambi McGrath, Lou Conran and Alexander Bennett.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th January 2020

Dame Edna Everage: interview

"Tune into my show - what else have you got to do?"

Elaine Reilly, What's On TV, 26th December 2019

Cinderella: After Ever After, Sky 1 review

Preposterous fairytale sequel tweaks the funny bone.

Adam Sweeting, The Arts Desk, 24th December 2019

Revealed: What audiences think of disabled comedians

Almost two-thirds of people think comedy can change the way disabled people are perceived, according to a new survey. Yet a third of the British public have never seen a disabled comedian on stage or screen and three-quarters can't name three disabled entertainers.

Chortle, 21st December 2019

Dame Edna Everage interview

The Gigastar on subjecting Sharon Osbourne, Joe Sugg and Nile Rodgers to her charms in a new TV special.

Louis Wise, The Times, 21st December 2019

Lenny Henry on Dr Who: I don't think I'll ever recover

Sir Lenny Henry has admitted that landing a role in Doctor Who is one of the most mind-blowing jobs of his entire career.

Justin Harp and David Opie, Digital Spy, 20th December 2019

New hosts revealed for The News Quiz

The News Quiz will return to Radio 4 in 2020 with three hosts: Nish Kumar, Angela Barnes and Andy Zaltzman. Each will host a series.

British Comedy Guide, 17th December 2019

Line-up for Jeremy Hardy tribute gig revealed

Mark Steel, Jack Dee, Harry Enfield, Miles Jupp, Angela Barnes, Imran Yusef, Seann Walsh and Shappi Khorsandi will be amongst those performing at Stand Up For Jeremy Hardy, the 25th March 2020 gig at Eventim Apollo.

British Comedy Guide, 16th December 2019

Details of Alternative Election Night line-up revealed

Joining the political bigwigs will be a host comedians including: Jimmy Carr, Nish Kumar, Henning Wehn, Geoff Norcott, Sophie Willan and Tez Ilyas.

Channel 4, 11th December 2019

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