James Dreyfus

James Dreyfus: can comedy survive our puritan age?

We deserve a laugh more than ever. But comedy has become a risky business.

Armstrong & Miller 'stand in solidarity' with Rowling

Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller, previously a comedy double-act, were among more than 50 public figures and anti-trans campaigners who signed the letter published in The Sunday Times, which condemns the "insidious, authoritarian and misogynistic" opposition to JK Rowling on social media. Other people in the world of comedy who signed the letter include Graham Linehan, Arthur Mathews, Griff Rhys Jones, Craig Brown, Francis Wheen, Jimmy Mulville, Frances Barber and James Dreyfus.

12 Days of Christmas Specials 7: The Thin Blue Line

I think that The Thin Blue Line has become somewhat forgotten in recent years, and that's just not right. It really is a classic sitcom, so why not remind yourself by enjoying this Christmas Special. And a word to Gold - please repeat this show!

James Dreyfus to star in Kenny Everett movie

The Thin Blue Line star James Dreyfus has revealed that he will star in a new movie about the late comedian, radio DJ, and television entertainer Kenny Everett.

James Dreyfus pulls out of play on medical advice

James Dreyfus has pulled out of the play The Lie on medical advice.

Harvey review - Maureen Lipman struggles

Harvey is never as funny as it hopes to be. James Dreyfus is excellent playing the middle-aged man with the happy smile, as content as everyone else is discomfited.

Joe Thomas in 'eco-rom-com'

Inbetweeners star Joe Thomas is shooting an 'eco-rom-com' in Glasgow. Scottish Mussel is the directorial debut of Talulah Riley, the St Trinian's star, who will also appear as Thomas's love interest. Line of Duty's Martin Compston and Gimme Gimme Gimme's James Dreyfus also appear in the movie.

"If you don't like me, don't watch telly in September," Samantha Womack said to RT recently, referencing the fact that she's in both EastEnders and the third series of Sky Living's amiable but oddly aimless comedy drama. But she and screen husband Nigel Harman (who 'Enders fans will no doubt remember as Den Watts's son Mini Den) actually make a good impression in this opening episode by bringing some off-kilter laughs to the table. Otherwise, Mount Pleasant does just seem to be a parade of massive hairdos, loosely connected scenes and larger-than-life performances from the likes of Paula Wilcox and James Dreyfus.