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Comedy writing: Planning is everything
I managed to meet one of my comedy heroes - Laurence Marks. I was heartened by something he said. He said they would usually spend at least 75% of their time planning an episode before writing the script.
Sitcom Geek, 20th May 2013Felicity Kendal reveals she had affairs
Felicity Kendal reveals she had affairs when she and couldn't be more different than her The Good Life role.
Alan Sharp, The Mirror, 19th May 2013Creased Comedy: The line-up revealed
A free comedy festival will launch in Newcastle this summer - and today Giggle Beats can reveal the line-up.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 18th May 2013Casting revealed for film by Outnumbered writers
Ben Miller, David Tennant and Billy Connolly are amongst the cast set to star in new film What We Did On Our Holiday, from the writers of Outnumbered.
British Comedy Guide, 15th May 2013Simpsons showrunner Josh Weinstein developing UK comedy
Josh Weinstein, a former showrunner of The Simpsons and current Futurama writer, is developing an animated comedy series for UK audiences.
British Comedy Guide, 10th May 2013ITV's Vicious - the sitcom even Ian McKellen can't save
When ITV's new sitcom Vicious premiered last week, I quipped on Twitter that the only way it could be any worse was if Miranda Hart suddenly popped up in it. I'd like to take that back. Because, having tuned in for the second episode on Monday this week, I've realised that this comedy can't actually get any worse.
Matthew Hemley, The Stage, 9th May 2013Jessie Cave's books that every comedian should read
In the biz? Need a new read? Then let comedy's librarian Jessie Cave recommend some titles...
Andrew Mickel, Such Small Portions, 8th May 2013Lee Mack to re-make Everybody Loves Raymond
Lee Mack is writing a British remake of hit US sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond. Catherine Tate will co-star in The Smiths.
British Comedy Guide, 8th May 2013Opinion: The Problem with Steve Coogan
The Look of Love is another example of Steve Coogan playing a character who is eerily like the iconic Norwich DJ.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th May 2013Why was Reg D Hunter ever booked for the PFA awards?
Hunter is a comedian renowned for using the N-word. Let's hope this incident hasn't set back the fight against racism in football.
Ava Vidal, The Guardian, 30th April 2013