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Susan Calman: Comics never die on TV

Do you want smooth stand-up with reliable jokes? Or would you rather watch one person with a microphone try to control a riot?

Susan Calman, The Guardian, 12th July 2011

Video: Steve Coogan v NOTW's Paul McMullan

Comedian Steve Coogan angrily accuses Paul McMullan, a former News of the World deputy features editor, of being "morally bankrupt" in a discussion about the phone hacking scandal which included former BBC director general Greg Dyke and Newsnight's Emily Maitlis.

Emily Maitlis, BBC Newsnight, 11th July 2011

Steve Coogan: I'm better impressionist than Rob Brydon

Steve Coogan has suggested that he's a better impressionist than his Trip co-star Rob Brydon.

Justin Harp, Digital Spy, 6th July 2011

Johnny Vegas: I never liked being centre of attention

How has Johnny Vegas done it? By 'it', I mean transformed himself from a failed priest and potter to sought-after comic actor and much-loved household name. As he says himself, he's "no great shakes in the looks department" and first made his name as a stand-up who specialised in being bitter and drunk and bellowing insults at audiences.

Fiona Sturges, The Independent, 2nd July 2011

Radio review: Everyone Quite Likes Justin

There's a satisfyingly high gag hit-rate for this new comedy about a radio presenter.

Elisabeth Mahoney, The Guardian, 29th June 2011

Dawn French reveals reasons behind her weight loss

She stunned fans earlier this month when she stepped out looking noticeably slimmer. And now Dawn French has revealed the reasons behind her astonishing four-and-a-half stone weight loss.

Sarah Bull, Daily Mail, 27th June 2011

Alistair McGowan to replace Rupert Everett in Pygmalion

Alistair McGowan, who was nominated for an Olivier Award for his peformance in Little Shop of Horrors, is to replace Rupert Everett as Professor Henry Higgins in the West End production of Pygmalion.

Matthew Hemley, The Stage, 27th June 2011

Why every couple needs a referee

The idea behind the new TV series 'The Marriage Ref' is a brilliant one, says Jenny McCartney.

Jenny McCartney, The Telegraph, 25th June 2011

Simon Day: Vic Reeves helped me get my big break

The Fast Show's Simon Day talks to Metro about breaking into comedy, the complexities of drug addiction and why a thousand Scousers once told him to 'f*** off'.

Andrew Williams, Metro, 24th June 2011

Mark Thomas given first-ever 2-hour Glastonbury set

Politicial activist and comedian extraordinaire Mark Thomas is set to make history at Glastonbury later this month when he comes on stage for the festival's first-ever two hour set.

Such Small Portions, 15th June 2011

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