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BBC comedy declared "at risk"
The amount of original comedy shown on the BBC has declined by more than 40% over the last decade, figures show, with the TV regulator now classifying comedy an "at risk" genre.
British Comedy Guide, 5th February 2021Red Dwarf duo in court battle
They were childhood friends before achieving professional success writing scripts for Spitting Image - and subsequent stardom as creators of the cult sci-fi sitcom, Red Dwarf. But, alas, those halcyon days are very much behind them and their partnership has collapsed into a black hole. For I can disclose that Doug Naylor, one half of the duo who dreamed up Dave Lister - played by comedian and DJ Craig Charles - and his fellow misfit spaceship companions, has just initiated a dramatic High Court action against his former co-scriptwriter and one-time best friend, Rob Grant.
Sebastian Shakespeare, Daily Mail, 4th February 2021Red Nose Day 2021 is on Friday 19th March
Red Nose Day 2021 has been confirmed for Friday 19th March. Highlights of the Comic Relief fundraising day will include Dawn French as the Vicar of Dibley and a new instalment of the sitcom Staged.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd February 2021QI questions answered
From who alphabetised the alphabet to can you ever just be whelmed?
Sara-Aisha Kent, The Mirror, 22nd January 2021Michelle Keegan looks incredible in velvet suit
Michelle Keegan looked incredible in a form-fitting velvet suit as she filmed scenes for her Sky series Brassic.
The cast are currently filming the third series, and Michelle - who plays Erin Croft - highlighted her sensational figure in an emerald green coord.
Lisa McLoughlin, The Sun, 11th January 2021Funny Women predictions for comedy in 2021
As 2020 draws to a close the universally agreed upon 'hot take' is that it has been somewhat tumultuous. No industry escaped this year unscathed and those in comedy had to find new ways to adapt in order to survive. After a year spent consuming comedy either online or in socially distanced outdoor spaces, the Funny Women team dust off their crystal balls and make their predictions for comedy in 2021...
Funny Women, 18th December 2020John Sessions remembered by William Boyd
The novelist recalls his friend, the actor and joyful comedian who suffered badly from stage fright and was too shy to publish his own stories.
William Boyd, The Guardian, 14th December 2020Sheltered review
I warn you now, you'll groan at some of the gags, and you may never look at chocolate (or indeed any large fowl) in quite the same way again, but each half hour episode contains more than enough fun to bring you back for the next one.
Paul Simpson, Sci-Fi Bulletin, 7th December 2020Bobby Ball: Red braces tribute at comedian's funeral
Mourners at the funeral of comedian Bobby Ball, 76, donned his trademark red braces to say a farewell.
Fans lined the street near Hope Church in Lytham to pay their final respects to the star, who died last month after testing positive for covid-19.
BBC, 17th November 2020Michael Redmond claims comics left out of pocket by gig
Michael Redmond claims he and his comedy pals have been left out of pocket for thousands of pounds in appearance cash. Michael, 70, insists promoter Charlene Heron, 35, hasn't paid them for a string of gigs in Scotland arranged by her Dead Sheep Comedy company. Other stand-ups include circuit regulars Susan Riddell, 37, Vladimir McTavish aka Paul Sneddon, 63, and compere Bill Dewar.
Douglas Walker, The Scottish Sun, 8th November 2020