Isobel Lewis
- Journalist
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Lucia Keskin: "I'm trying to un-influence people"
Comedian Lucia Keskin has earned fans including Dawn French and Diane Morgan with her videos reimagining classic TV shows. She talks to Isobel Lewis about growing up on the internet, trying stand-up and feeling like a 40-year-old trapped in a 20-year-old's body.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 15th February 2021Will Hislop interview
The comedian has become known during lockdown for online videos such as 'Your aunt at the NHS clap'. He talks to Isobel Lewis about the difference between live and online comedy, 'extracting poison' from people, and being the son of a famous father.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 8th February 2021Lucia Keskin goes viral imagining sitcoms in lockdown
Comedian Lucia Keskin has shared a hilarious video imagining what classic British sitcoms would look like during the pandemic. Keskin, who creates videos under the username Chi with a C, is known for writing sketches inspired by popular TV shows in which she plays every single character and films against a green screen.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 27th January 2021Linehan claims talk on cancel culture was cancelled
The Father Ted creator, who has repeatedly attracted controversy for posting transphobic comments online, was earlier this month asked to speak at the University of Oxford's Union on the topic: "This house would cancel cancel culture" which the Union posed was "the boycott of the 21st century". However, Linehan's original invitation was reportedly rescinded last Wednesday (16 December), with the Union claiming that the event could not go ahead due to "logistical difficulties", but that they "very much hope to accommodate him in the future".
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 21st December 2020Dibley viewers 'in tears' over Emma Chambers tribute
The Vicar Of Dibley viewers were left in "floods of tears" after Dawn French paid an emotional tribute to her late co-star Emma Chambers.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 15th December 2020Rob Delaney gives speech about not fearing dying
Rob Delaney has shared a touching speech about why he is no longer afraid of dying following the death of his son Henry. Delaney's two-year-old son with his wife Leah died in January 2018 after being diagnosed with a brain tumour, with the comedian using his experience to campaign for the NHS in the years since.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 9th December 2020Rosie Jones praised for Question Time speech
Rosie Jones has been praised for criticising the government's treatment of people with disabilities while appearing on Question Time with Matt Hancock.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 13th November 2020Sara Pascoe interview
The comedian talks to Isobel Lewis about playing herself in her new sitcom opposite King Joffrey from Game Of Thrones, the future of left-wing comedy on the BBC and why society sees people who have abortions as selfish.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 20th October 2020Linehan won't work with C4 unless they show IT Crowd ep
Graham Linehan says that he won't work with Channel 4 again until they "reinstate" a transphobic episode of The IT Crowd. The Irish writer, who also created Father Ted and Black Books, wrote the season three episode "The Speech", which is currently unable to stream on Channel 4's website.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 9th October 2020Roger Law: Spitting Image won't just mock right-wing
Spitting Image creator Roger Law has insisted that the show will parody both right and left-wing figures when it returns in October.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 28th September 2020