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Network confirms Likely Lads screening event

Network Distributing has announced a special screening of the Likely Lads film, plus two newly recovered episodes, and a Q&A with writers Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais.

British Comedy Guide, 13th February 2019

Cast revealed for Off The Rails comedy film

Sally Phillips, Kelly Preston and Jenny Seagrove will star in Off The Rails, a comedy film about three women who go interrailing.

British Comedy Guide, 11th February 2019

Will Queen Anne's reputation ever recover?

The Favourite is tipped to win Olivia Colman an Oscar - but will Queen Anne's reputation ever recover from being 'outed' as sexually obsessed with two warring ladies-in-waiting?

David Leafe, Daily Mail, 10th February 2019

The Favourite wins seven BAFTAs but Roma wins Best Film

The period comedy did win the most awards on the night, winning seven awards including "Outstanding British Film", "Original Screenplay", "Leading Actress" for Olivia Colman and "Supporting Actress" for Rachel Weisz.

Ian Wolf, On The Box, 10th February 2019

Teenage Cancer Trust Comedy Night line-up revealed

Kevin Bridges returns as this year's host and will guide the audience through an evening of comedy.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th February 2019

Everything you need to know about Comic Relief 2019

The BBC's fundraising telethon returns to screens on 15th March.

Susanna Lazarus, Radio Times, 5th February 2019

Comedy.co.uk Awards 2018 winners revealed

The public have voted Derry Girls as Best New TV Sitcom in the Comedy.co.uk Awards 2018, with Inside No. 9 named Comedy Of The Year 2018 for the second year running. Other winners include Friday Night Dinner, Taskmaster and Vic & Bob's Big Night Out.

British Comedy Guide, 4th February 2019

"I saw sex, vaginas and naked bodies everywhere"

Rose Carter was eventually diagnosed with OCD and her story has inspired new comedy drama, Pure.

Jane Lavender, The Mirror, 31st January 2019

Review: Showstopper! takes improv to the next level

Roll over Paul Merton; Olivier Award-winning Showstopper! is so much more than just scene performance. This talented troupe conjures up improvised songs, dance routines, and jokes right in front of your eyes.

Hannah Foulds, Londonist, 31st January 2019

Even woke comics aren't safe

Russell Howard claims the BBC asked him to tweak a routine in case it offended ISIS. Seriously. In the latest episode of his Sky One show, The Russell Howard Hour, the Bristol comic did a routine about freedom of speech, in which he told this remarkable story from his time working for the Beeb.

Tom Slater, Spiked, 30th January 2019

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