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Weirdest musical moments in British comedy
A selection of some of the strangest songs and musical moments in British comedy.
Anglonerd, 9th October 2017Preview - 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
These days, when watching Cats Does Countdown, you sometimes expect that one of the regulars will be missing, but annoying tonight we're missing two.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 22nd September 2017How WILTY? became a TV institution
As it turns 10, the BBC show is now as satisfying and reliable as Friday night fish and chips. From David Mitchell and Lee Mack's comic chemistry to Bob Mortimer's genius, here's why it should keep us in hysterics for decades more.
Phil Harrison, The Guardian, 16th June 2017The Miser review
This play is only remotely likeable when it is openly mocking its own failings.
Annabel Mellor, West End Wilma, 15th May 2017Preview - 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
The quiz show mash-up returns, and continues to demonstrate how some of the best TV formats can come out of the most unusual places.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 24th April 2017The Nightly Show with Dermot O'Leary: final week review
The Nightly Show started out as train-wreck telly in which the (entirely unintentional) crashes, bangs and wallops never ceased. But as ITV's disastrous 10pm chat-fest entered the final week of its first (and presumably only) season it had achieved a dreary variety show competency.
Ed Power, The Telegraph, 17th April 2017Lee Mack, Barry Cryer and Richard Osman talk satire
We can only hope The Nightly Show takes the criticism on board and find its own groove when the time comes - assuming human civilisation hasn't already ended, of course.
Radio Times, 13th April 2017Lee Mack really, really wants to be Doctor Who
"I'll do anything," the actor and comedian tells the BFI & Radio Times Television Festival audience in London.
Ellie Harrison, Radio Times, 9th April 2017TV humour is lewd, lavatorial & lacking any form of wit
The problem, however, is bigger than just one show. For the abject and high-profile failure of The Nightly Show raises a disturbing question. What has happened to British comedy? The sheer unfunniness of much of it is beyond depressing.
Christopher Hart, Daily Mail, 18th March 2017Review: The Miser - Garrick Theatre, London
This nearly 400-year-old play does all but disappoint.
Cavelle Leigh, The Reviews Hub, 14th March 2017