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Isobel Lewis

  • Journalist

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Sophie Willan interview

The comedian won a Bafta for the pilot of Alma's Not Normal. Now, as a full series arrives on BBC Two, she talks to Isobel Lewis about the way trauma undermines social mobility, and wanting care-experienced people to feel seen in her show.

Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 13th September 2021

Piers Morgan shares joke Sean Lock made about him

"If I could have my ashes spread anywhere I wanted, I'd have them spread in Piers Morgan's eyes".

Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 18th August 2021

Car Share could return for a Christmas special

Peter Kay excited Car Share fans as he revealed that he may bring the comedy series back for a Christmas special.

Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 9th August 2021

This Way Up series two review

An even funnier, kinder and more heartbreaking return.

Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 14th July 2021

Lycett says Steph's Packed Lunch walk-out was planned

"Soz, it wasn't real," comedian said as he returned to Channel 4 show on Friday. Joe says the "walk-put" was to make a point about recycling.

Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 2nd July 2021

Olivia Colman needed hypnotherapy after wetting herself

Olivia Colman has revealed that she saw a hypnotherapist for stage fright after once 'wetting herself' on stage laughing with David Mitchell.

Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 23rd April 2021

Taskmaster brought theatrical silliness to panel shows

The Greg Davies-fronted show is a hit for Channel 4 after making the leap from Dave, but execs took some convincing that it could work, creator Alex Horne tells Isobel Lewis.

Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 18th March 2021

Abi Clarke interview

The Bristol comedian has gained nearly 15 million likes on TikTok during lockdown for her hilarious sketches and relatable videos. She talks to Isobel Lewis about observational humour, creating content for an algorithm and building the audience she's always wanted online.

Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 15th March 2021

Munya Chawawa interview

The comedian has signed record deals, written for Netflix and gained celebrity fans through his viral satirical videos. He talks to Isobel Lewis about seeing comedy as 'forbidden fruit', being a social commentator and why viewers really want a quality response from him over a quick one.

Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 22nd February 2021

Derry Girls Series 3 to film this year says Coughlan

A third season of the show was announced in April 2019, with filming intended to begin the following spring. However, production was delayed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now, Coughlan, who plays Claire in the comedy series, has confirmed that the show will film later this year.

Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 21st February 2021

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