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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 2023Rob Rouse, Rewind the Fringe review
It's a pleasure to see Rob Rouse back doing stand-up, as these days he's as well known for his acting.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 16th September 202250 Edinburgh shows picked by a true comedy lover
A bit of a change for our Edinburgh preview feature today. Rather than based on any theme, these are 50 shows chosen by comedy connoisseur Corry Shaw.
Corry Shaw, Chortle, 28th July 2022NextUp to stream over 50 Edinburgh comedy shows
Streaming platform NextUp have announced they are to broadcast over 50 shows from the Edinburgh Fringe live to homes nationwide.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd July 2022Rob Rouse stars in Pubwatch pilot
Rob Rouse is piloting a sitcom about a committee combatting yobbish behaviour in pubs, with fellow comics Mick Ferry, Stephen Bailey, Hannah Platt and Pete Selwood, who also wrote the script.
British Comedy Guide, 24th July 2021David Mitchell steals the show in the Upstart Crow
Less highbrow than The Globe, less lowbrow than a panto, the Upstart Crow is without a doubt one of this year's top productions.
Hari Mountford, Londonist, 21st February 2020London theatre review: The Upstart Crow
This is a marvellous mash-up of the scholarly and totally ridiculous, performed by some of Britain's finest comedians and comedy actors.
Jack Hudson, London Theatre Direct, 21st February 2020Theatre review: The Upstart Crow, Gielgud Theatre, W1
Ben Elton has never been the coolest of comedians but he has always known how to craft a joke and The Upstart Crow is crammed with them. It is not just funny, it is futtocking funny.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th February 2020Review: Upstart Crow in the West End
With the Only Fools musical and now Upstart Crow, are sitcoms slowly taking over London's West End?
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 18th February 2020Upstart Crow, Gielgud Theatre review
The script is non-stop gags, Shakespeare in-jokes and some gloriously anachronistic lines.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 18th February 2020