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The last in the series finds the famous "going for an English" sketch from Goodness Gracious Me dissected by, among others, Meera Syal, who helped to create it. Then an impressive haul of celebs, including Nigel Planer, David Baddiel, Ricky Tomlinson, Maxine Peake, Diane Morgan, Russell Tovey and Josie Lawrence, discuss everything from Spaced, The Day Today and Blackadder to Till Death Us Do Part, all in Gogglebox style.
Ben Arnold, The Guardian, 1st February 2017New addition to the curious watching-people-watching-television genre. The twist in this case is that the people watching TV comedies have also acted in them themselves. The commentators - including Meera Syal, David Baddiel, Ralf Little and Ricky Tomlinson - are funny people, and their critiques and appreciations are well informed, even if some jumpy editing gets in the way.
Andrew Mueller, The Guardian, 4th January 2017This latest comedy vehicle for David Walliams comes complete with a sidecar: each week, a special guest star dives into the dressing-up box for some knockabout sketches and endless spoofs of other TV shows. Tonight's instalment features Goodness Gracious Me veteran Meera Syal, who shines as both a bossy grandma-turned-unrelenting police interrogator and a recent divorcee tentatively getting to grips with a sexbot.
Graeme Virtue, The Guardian, 16th December 2016Walliams and Friend preview
David Walliams & Friend has etched its place on my retina as Friday night's comedy de rigueur.
Gareth Hargreaves, On The Box, 16th December 2016Meera Syal interview: television is 'in stagnation'
Meera Syal talks to Julia Llewellyn Smith about her ground-breaking comedies, why TV executives should chase the 'brown pound', and her latest project, The Trial of Hamlet.
Julia Llewellyn Smith, The Telegraph, 17th November 2016Walliams & Friend guest stars announced
Hugh Bonneville, Harry Enfield, Miranda Richardson, Sheridan Smith, Meera Syal and Jack Whitehall will guest star in sketch show Walliams & Friend.
British Comedy Guide, 7th September 2016Radio 4 announces 18 new comedy shows
Radio 4 has announced a raft of new shows, including series from Matt Berry, Sara Pascoe, Richard Herring, Sam Bain, Andy Hamilton and Fred MacAulay.
British Comedy Guide, 26th August 2016Meera Syal on comedy, wife-swapping and rebellion
The Goodness Gracious Me actor and comedian has starred in hit TV shows and films, and written a book worthy of GCSE study. So why doesn't she know where her next job is coming from?
Nosheen Iqbal, The Observer, 25th October 2015This one-off is a reminder of how funny Goodness Gracious Me is. Meera Syal and Nina Wadia are the Competitive Goddesses, sitting on clouds totting up how many worshippers they have on their smartphones. Meanwhile, Captain Brownadder takes to the trenches, and Gandhi is reinvented in a Martin Scorsese film. One of the highlights sees the India Broadcast Company, home of "lavish new costume drama, Brownton Abbey", deal with a new head of diversity who suggests an English season.
Hannah Verdier, The Guardian, 25th August 2015Sanjeev Bhaskar interview
As the popular BBC satirical show returns for a one-off special, its star talks to Matthew Stadlen about racism, forgiveness and Meera Syal.
Matthew Stadlen, The Telegraph, 23rd August 2015