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Bill Bailey reveals how one woman shaped him

Comic, musician and writer Bill, 55, reminisces on his 2011 Sonisphere performance and reveals the influence who inspired him.

The Daily Express, 28th July 2020

Slapstick Festival online events during August

Bristol's annual Slapstick festival of silent and classic comedy is adding a choice of celebrity-led live online events to the series of archive treasures it has been sharing via its YouTube channel since the start of the Covid-19 lockdown.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th July 2020

Emily Atack reveals worries for stand-up after covid-19

"I think stand-up comedy is so important, especially in these kinds of times, you have to kind of laugh in the face of adversity and try and do everything you can to make you happy and live comedy is such a huge part of that."

Kim Novak, Metro, 27th July 2020

Cast revealed for Diane Morgan's sitcom Mandy

Sean Lock will be amongst the guest stars appearing in Mandy, Diane Morgan's new comedy series.

British Comedy Guide, 22nd July 2020

Derry Girls writer reveals plans for a movie

The Channel 4 sitcom's creator has said she has an idea for Derry Girls on the big screen.

Radio Times, 21st July 2020

Steve N Allen: help us save live comedy

What do I, whales and the NHS have in common? It's not that we're all larger than is probably needed. There have been campaigns to save us. Not me in particular, but the Save Live Comedy campaign has been launched (visit savelivecomedy.co.uk).

Steve N Allen, The Hackney Gazette, 18th July 2020

Steve N Allen: Standing up for live comedy

In the UK, we pride ourselves on our sense of humour. If you love something you have to put some work in to keep it alive.

Swindon Advertiser, 14th July 2020

Virtual Edinburgh Fringe plans revealed

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe has unveiled digital plans to replace the cancelled August festival.

British Comedy Guide, 13th July 2020

Steve Coogan talks about live comedy crisis

Steve Coogan has spoken about the crisis in live comedy as it remains one of the few activities that can still not go ahead despite lockdown restrictions being eased.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th July 2020

Ricky Gervais: cancel culture preventing risky comedy

With The Office turning 19-years-old, it should be a time of happiness and joy, but the 59-year-old has reflected on what was shown in the series and pondered whether it would be allowed to go ahead in this day and age.

Stewart Perrie, Lad Bible, 10th July 2020

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