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Yesterday review
A hopeless songwriter wakes up to find he's the only person who can remember the Fab Four's hits in a wacky, winning comedy directed by Danny Boyle.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 5th May 2019Yesterday review
Danny Boyle, Richard Curtis and The Beatles make for a surprisingly infectious comedy.
Robbie Collin, The Telegraph, 5th May 2019Movie review - Yesterday (2019)
Although it might be difficult to judge the staying power of Yesterday, especially when viewing it through the prism of Curtis' biggest hits of 15 - 20 years ago, it is undeniably a fun ride.
Tori Brazier, Flickering Myth, 5th May 2019Yesterday review: a feel-good Britcom
Suspend your disbelief, Yesterday is a stylish musical medley with buckets of charm.
Caroline Preece, Den Of Geek, 5th May 2019Review - Benjamin
Simon Amstell is a film-maker wh''s made a film about a film maker making a film about his inability to love, a topic that long informed his stand-up.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 15th March 2019Film review: Benjamin
It's not often that a film leaves you desperately wanting more. Most modern movies outstay their welcome by at least half an hour, but it's one of the many achievements of Simon Amstell's debut feature film that when the end comes it feels surprisingly early.
Nick Myles, The LGBTQ Arts Review, 14th March 2019Benjamin review - Amstell's hilarious romance
As a young film-maker's career teeters on the brink of disaster, a surprise love affair forces him to rethink the path to happiness.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 13th March 2019Radio 2 announces Comedy Showcase 2018 line-up
Radio 2 has announced its 2018 Comedy Showcase pilot line-up. The 12 shows feature stars including Johnny Vegas, Joe Thomas, Rosie Cavaliero, Tim Key, Pippa Evans, Julian Clary and Josh Widdicombe.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd March 2018Plebs Series 4 launches in April with a cast change
Series 4 of Plebs launches on ITV2 this April, but with a major cast change. Joel Fry (Stylax) has left the show, with Jonathan Pointing talking over as builder Jason. Guest stars include Robert Lindsay.
British Comedy Guide, 6th March 2018Colin Morgan to star in Simon Amstell's film
Merlin actor Colin Morgan will star in Benjamin, the new film written and directed by Simon Amstell.
British Comedy Guide, 16th October 2017