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Upstart Crow axed by the BBC, David Mitchell reveals
Upstart Crow will not be returning to the BBC, David Mitchell has revealed. Ben Elton's Shakespeare sitcom ran for three series on BBC Two, with three Christmas specials and a spin-off stage play. Mitchell has said that he would love to reprise his role as the Bard and appealed to other broadcasters to rescue the period sitcom.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd October 2023Hugh Bonneville to play villain in Noel Fielding's Dick Turpin comedy
Hugh Bonneville plays the villain in The Completely Made-Up Adventures Of Dick Turpin, Noel Fielding's Dick Turpin comedy for Apple TV+, leading an all-star comedy cast that also includes Asim Chaudhry, Tamsin Greig and Mark Heap.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd August 2023Significant Other review
By starting with an overdose attempt and a heart attack, Significant Other couldn't signal its intentions to be an unconventional romcom any more clearly.
Chortle, 8th June 2023Significant Other review
The script feels like a first draft, the male lead is irredeemably selfish and the characters' actions are inexplicable. Katherine Parkinson's new show is cold, jarring and misanthropic.
Jack Seale, The Guardian, 8th June 2023Live At The Moth Club review
Going to the actual club would be an infinitely better experience, not that this serves as a great advertisement for doing that.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 1st December 2022Now filming: ITV comedy drama Significant Other
Filming is underway on Significant Other, the new ITV comedy drama starring Katherine Parkinson and Youssef Kerkour. Joining the cast is Kéllé Bryan, Mark Heap, Ben Bailey Smith, Sue Vincent, Shaun Williamson, Olivia Poulet and Will Ash.
British Comedy Guide, 14th November 2022Sky reveals seven comedy shorts for 2023
Sky Arts is to broadcast seven new comedy shorts in 2023. Stars include Rosie Jones, Desiree Burch, Jordan Stephens and Jordan Brookes.
British Comedy Guide, 26th August 2022Friday Night Dinner: the Best Episodes
As Robert Popper's utterly lovable Friday Night Dinner celebrates its 10th birthday, we celebrate the Channel 4 sitcom's very best episodes. Spoilers.
Jamie Andrew, Den Of Geek, 28th May 2021FND fans call for spin-off about neighbour Jim
Friday Night Dinner fans were left calling for a spin-off show after tuning into the 10 year anniversary of the hit Channel 4 sitcom and being reminded of one particular character - Jim.
Kirsty McCormack, The Mirror, 28th May 2021Friday Night Dinner wins at Broadcast Awards 2021
Friday Night Dinner has won in the Comedy category at the Broadcast Awards 2021. The Ranganation won a prize for Best Lockdown Programme.
British Comedy Guide, 27th May 2021