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Is reviving a classic sitcom ever a good idea?

David Jason will be back in a one-off edition of the corner-shop comedy at Christmas. But as Blackadder, Absolutely Fabulous and others have taught us, comedy revivals are tricky things.

Sophie Hall, The Guardian, 9th October 2013

Ten big comedy events this autumn

There are quite a few shows 'of interest' coming up this month. Here's what's on the cards...

Andrew Mickel, Such Small Portions, 4th October 2013

Opinion: Never mind the sexism, what about the ageism?

I've heard plenty in the media recently about the comedy industry still being riddled with sexism, but I've heard less about the industry being riddled with ageism.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd October 2013

Opinion: Can there ever really be an overnight success?

I was asked recently if I thought comedians made it big quicker these days. It's an interesting question.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd October 2013

Nick Revell and Joe Lycett reviews

The latest reviews from the Liverpool Comedy Festival.

Catherine Jones, Liverpool Echo, 1st October 2013

Interview: Steve Nallon #2 - Comedians are all lunatics

Steve discussed the Cissie and Ada stage show in the first part of our interview. In this second part, Steve talks to John-Paul Stephenson about Spitting Image and modern comedians.

John-Paul Stephenson, Giggle Beats, 28th September 2013

Everything is right about this slick new sitcom

There are some hefty names attached to this project, but it's not because the material needs filling out with someone's ego. It's more likely because the likes of Dougray Scott, Nick Moran and Dawn French know top-quality work when they see it.

Scheenagh Harrington, The Custard TV, 24th September 2013

Acts for Greenwich Comedy Festival 2013 revealed

Alexei Sayle, Mark Watson and David O'Doherty will be headline acts in this year's Greenwich Comedy Festival, it has been announced.

The Wharf, 20th September 2013

The best comedy events in Scotland for autumn 2013

Russell Brand, Barry Humphries and Mark Thomas set for UK tours.

Brian Donaldson, The List, 19th September 2013

London Radio Academy comedy event planned

An evening discussing comedy on the radio is planned for Wednesday 25th September in London, organised by the Radio Academy London Branch.

Radio Today, 19th September 2013

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