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Interview - Omid Djalili: Iranalamadingdong

"I've done lots of different things and enjoyed them but stand-up is definitely a love."

The Dundee Courier, 5th January 2015

Comedies can get standing ovations but fail as blogs

I thought I was onto a winner for today's blog. Seeing a show AND comedy news from Germany. It was not to be.

John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 29th December 2014

O'Carroll: 'End Mrs Brown's Boys? You must be kidding!'

Brendan O'Carroll has denied reports that Mrs Brown's Boys won't return for any more full series.

Harry Fletcher, Digital Spy, 19th December 2014

Noel Fielding: I called Alice Cooper at 5am for a chat

The Never Mind The Buzzcocks captain and comedian, 41, discusses steam with Stephen Fry and wallpaper with Courtney Love as he takes us through his photo album...

Emma Jones, The Mirror, 16th December 2014

How to quality check your work before sending it out

Create the halo effect with your work. There are things you can put right to avoid being written off before being fully read. This is a crude but effective checklist and you'll see within five pages if the script needs more work.

BAFTA Rocliffe, 14th December 2014

Paddington a truly lovely family film

n a bid to appeal to adults, too many kids' films overload their scripts with one-liners, which makes them cynical and exhausting. Paddington has the pacing and comedy of the best of them, with a simple decency that enfolds you like a big, warm bear hug.

Nick Dent, Australian Daily Telegraph, 13th December 2014

Abdullah Afzal spills the beans on the wedding episode

The Manchester actor is getting married next year too so he can sympathise with Amjad and Shazia.

Emily Heward, Manchester Evening News, 11th December 2014

Paddington stays top at the UK box office

Children's favourite Paddington has maintained pole position at the UK and Ireland box office for a second week.

BBC News, 10th December 2014

Phill Jupitus: Why I'm avoiding Star Wars trailer

Star Wars fans across the globe rejoiced last month when the first teaser trailer for JJ Abrams' keenly anticipated continuation of the saga was unveiled. Yet comedian Phill Jupitus, star of TV shows including QI and Never Mind the Buzzcocks - and a one-time aficionado of George Lucas's intergalactic saga - was pointedly not one of them.

Neil Smith, BBC News, 9th December 2014

Noel Fielding interview

Some people think Noel Fielding is mad, on drugs, or both. The Mighty Boosh star opens up about absurdity and funny business.

The Independent (Ireland), 5th December 2014

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