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Ricky Gervais finally secures funding for new film

Life on the Road will follow the salesman/wannabe rock star David Brent as he attempts to break into the music business with his band, Foregone Conclusion.

Jack Shepherd, The Independent, 13th May 2015

Why Graham Norton isn't heading for Hollywood

The chat show host might be up for a US Critics Choice Award, but he's not planning on leaving his adopted homeland any time soon...

Ellie Walker-Arnott, Radio Times, 12th May 2015

Review: Noel Fielding's fantastical coming of age

Sandpapering the face off a budgie. Playing hopscotch with Kanye West. A disloyal wife who makes out with a triangle. A New York cop named Raymond Boombox. The blokes sat next to you dressed as the Crack Fox and Old Greg. A minotaur. Even a 'reverse' minotaur (a bull's body with the head of Nick Cave, obviously). And not forgetting a giant curly penis exploding glitter into the auditorium. Welcome, if you care to read more, to An Evening with Noel Fielding.

Rory O'Sullivan, Stuff.co.nz, 10th May 2015

Loony laughs from candidates standing in election

Now it's official. One party is campaigning on the "insanity" ticket. In fact the Official Monster Raving Loony Party has been putting up candidates at elections for decades without, as yet, winning any seats.

Euronews, 6th May 2015

Al Murray: why I'm standing for election!

Al Murray the Pub Landlord calls on us all to join to his FUKP revolution - where he's going to make promises he can't keep.

Al Murray, The Big Issue, 5th May 2015

Jeremy Paxman: trading news for comedy in the election

The veteran journalist will be co-presenting Channel 4's alternative election coverage alongisde David Mitchell, Richard Osman and other entertainment figures.

Elizabeth Day, Radio Times, 5th May 2015

The Pub Landlord: Why I'm Standing For Election

Al Murray the Pub Landlord calls on us all to join to his FUKP revolution - where he's going to make promises he can't keep.

Al Murray, The Big Issue, 5th May 2015

Weirdly wonderful Noel Fielding 'wows' Warwick crowd

Only Noel Fielding has the ability to produce a show that lasts over two hours and boasts a talking moon, a pantomime in playdoh and a whole host of strange, eccentric characters that leave you feeling like a little child again.

Steve Carpenter, Coventry Observer, 2nd May 2015

No Offence heading to Australia & Denmark

Channel 4 has lined up deals for the eight episode series starring Joanna Scanlan and Elaine Cassidy with Australian public broadcaster ABC TV and Danish broadcaster DR.

Patrick Munn, TV Wise, 30th April 2015

Video: budding writers to learn how to write comedy

Aspiring comedy writers will have the chance to hone their craft at a conference in Llandudno this weekend. The two-day event, taking place at Venue Cymru, will aim to give budding writers the "chance to find their voice". Those attending will learn about writing for sit coms, stand-up and sketch shows for television, radio and online. Television producer Steve Doherty spoke to BBC Wales and offered his top tips for writing comedy gold.

BBC News, 24th April 2015

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