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Jenny Landreth

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How to remember Rik Mayall

The death of Rik Mayall in June 2014 quite rightly made the front page of every newspaper. There is no one better than the BBC to make a warm and loving tribute to a comedy hero.

Jenny Landreth, The New Statesman, 19th December 2014

Praising at the altar of Rev

Why does a religious sitcom work so well for atheists? Rev is most definitely a sitcom about a vicar, and isn't afraid to get into matters of prayer and the Bible. Somehow, it presents a nuanced view of faith while still being funny.

Jenny Landreth, The New Statesman, 30th April 2014

Ricky Gervais's Derek takes aim at the elderly

Ricky Gervais wrote Derek, and he's decided it's not offensive - so it can't be, can it?

Jenny Landreth, The New Statesman, 28th April 2014

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