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Christine Langan to join Steve Coogan's Baby Cow

Christine Langan, head of BBC Films, is to step down from an influential post at the heart of the British film establishment to become CEO of Baby Cow, the production outfit established by Steve Coogan and Henry Normal.

The Guardian, 19th July 2016

Mr Angry of TV comedy severs links with Putin network

Tom Walker, creator of Jonathan Pie, says it's now time to move on from the channel that made his name.

Vanessa Thorpe, The Guardian, 17th July 2016

Mark Watson: comedians should never forget their remit

We're meeting to discuss the comedian's new novel - a mystery, set in Dubai. The man is exactly as he appears on stage: anxious, talkative, slightly hunched, and full of nervous energy.

Chloe Hamilton, i Newspaper, 17th July 2016

Samantha Baines: Eight space facts you never knew

Award-winning comedian (and Call The Midwife alumnus) Samantha Baines brings her debut solo hour to Edinburgh this year, and promises to share her passion for science, rip the lid off sexism in space, and impress Brian Cox. Get yourself a little insight into the sort of facts you can expect her to dole out.

Samantha Baines, ThreeWeeks, 14th July 2016

Seven intriguing spoken word acts to see at the Fringe (Link expired)

It's not highest on the agenda for Fringe-goers, but the audience for spoken word is growing.

Kieran Scott, WOW247, 14th July 2016

Simon Bird reveals he became a father six months ago

Inbetweeners star Simon Bird has revealed he became a father six months ago.

Joanna Crawley, Daily Mail, 13th July 2016

Ofcom report reveals drop in new British TV comedy

TV regulator Ofcom's annual report in Public Service Broadcasting reveals that spending on original British TV comedy has fallen by 4% in a year, despite 72% of viewers considering it an important genre.

British Comedy Guide, 11th July 2016

Comedy reboots: never go back

If we want to wallow in nostalgia, let's have repeats rather than retreads.

Deborah Shrewsbury, The Custard TV, 11th July 2016

Steve Coogan finds love again with Laura Hajek, 26

Just two months ago, he was seen engaging in a blazing row with his now ex-girlfriend Daisy Lewis outside London's exclusive Groucho Club. But now Steve Coogan, 50, has apparently found love once again, as he was spotted stepping out with pretty new girlfriend Laura Hajek, 26 - and she looks just like his Downton Abbey star ex.

Daily Mail, 10th July 2016

Five fast Fringe questions with...Reverend Raccoon

With over 3000 shows at the world's biggest arts festival, here at The Reviews Hub we want to make the job of choosing your Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows that little bit easier. So here's Reverend Raccoon answering our annual Five Fast Fringe Questions.

The Reviews Hub, 9th July 2016

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