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Intelligence review - David Schwimmer is so squandered

The former Friends star and comic Nick Mohammed fight cyber-terrorism in Sky's comedy ... but their one-dimensional script and boilerplate plot are totally criminal.

Jack Seale, The Guardian, 21st February 2020

Roy Chubby Brown 'deserves credit' for Mrs Brown's Boys

The Teesside comic's manager, Tony Jo, took to Facebook to make the claim about the BBC smash-hit. Mr Jo says the show is inspired by Chubby's act - and claimed the Grangetown-born entertainer's fans could "finish every gag".

Mike Brown, Teesside Gazette, 15th February 2020

Respectful new take on Emma is Austen powered

A new adaptation of 19th-century literary classic Emma is fresh, smart and a visual feast - even with the surprise bum flashes.

Graeme Virtue, The Big Issue, 14th February 2020

Emma review - sweetness, spite and bared bottoms

Anya Taylor-Joy revels in the role of the handsome, clever heroine with a sadistic streak in this amiable adaptation of Jane Austen's great romcom

Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 14th February 2020

Sky confirms Redknapps' Weekend Warm Up series

Sky has ordered a series called Redknapps' Weekend Warm Up. The football-based entertainment show will be fronted by Jamie Redknapp, Harry Redknapp and Tom Davis.

British Comedy Guide, 13th February 2020

Michael Sleggs honoured in final series of This Country

The final series of the BBC Three hit comedy This Country will honour actor Michael Sleggs after his death in July.

BBC, 12th February 2020

Fred MacAulay reveals horror crash

The 63-year-old comedian was lucky to walk way with bruised ribs in the accident on the A9 last Tuesday.

Chortle, 10th February 2020

The Windsors creators actually predicted Megxit

While most of us were surprised when Meghan and Harry announced they were stepping back from the royal family, turns out that the people behind C4 show The Windsors had already predicted.

Mariana Cerqueira, What's On TV, 4th February 2020

How J-Lo inspired Fleabag

Accepting the Critics' Choice Award for best comedy series for Fleabag, Waller-Bridge said: "This is a bit of a random shout-out. But you have no idea how you can accidentally inspire people just by doing your work, and somebody inspired this show in a way that you'll never know, and that's J-Lo!"

Chortle, 13th January 2020

John Finnemore honoured for Outstanding Contribution to Writing

John Finnemore has been honoured with a special award at the 2020 Writers' Guild Awards. Other winners at the awards included Danny Brocklehurst for Brassic and Caroline Moran and James J Moran for Prepper.

British Comedy Guide, 13th January 2020

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