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Review: Death On The Tyne, Christmas Gold
It was pretty brave of Gold to schedule this one-off film on primetime on a Saturday night in the run-up to Christmas. But then the channel had reason to be ambitious. Their previous all-star Agatha Christie spoof starring Johnny Vegas and Sian Gibson, Murder on the Blackpool Express, was the highest-ever rating show on Gold. They will be hoping for the same here. And they might just get it.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th December 2018Death On The Tyne preview
Gold is primarily a reruns channel, so it's no surprise that its big commission is slightly old-fashioned in feel.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 15th December 2018Death on the Tyne, Gold, review
Another crude, silly and very funny outing.
Jeff Robson, i Newspaper, 15th December 2018TV review: Sally4Ever, Sky Atlantic
All I know is I'll be sticking around for the ride. So Julia Davis must be doing something right.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th October 2018Death On The Tyne now filming
Johnny Vegas and Sian Gibson will star in Death On The Tyne, a sequel to Murder On The Blackpool Express. Guest stars include Sue Johnston, Felicity Montagu, Doon Mackichan and James Fleet.
British Comedy Guide, 24th July 2018Comedy review: An Audience with The Goodies
Once they found their rapport we were reminded what complementary talents they were.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 11th June 2018Review: Urban Myths: Marilyn Monroe and Billy Wilder
Let's just say it is worth watching to the end of this neat little film written by Dave Cummings and directed by Sean Foley - and not just for a little in-joke for those familiar with the actual film that eventually became a huge hit.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th April 2018Lynn re-joins Alan Partridge for his new BBC sitcom
The BBC has revealed that Felicity Montagu will reprise her role as Alan Partridge's assistant Lynn in the forthcoming new sitcom This Time With Alan Partridge.
British Comedy Guide, 20th February 2018Review - Alan Partridge: Why When Where How and Whom?
Steve Coogan's monstrous comic icon is all set to return to the BBC next year with a new Brexit-related show, so as a nice curtain-raiser this documentary about Alan Partridge works as both a laugh-packed clips show and a history of the spoof celebrity who put Norwich on the map.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th December 2017Preview: Alan Partridge: Why, When, Where, How & Whom?
This richly textured account of the craft involved in that early development and the ongoing story of how, through Coogan's virtuoso performance, Alan remains one of the most beloved comic creations of the last few decades.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th December 2017