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Maureen Lipman: Cancel culture could wipe out comedy
Her comments come as more than half of Britons say they have stopped themselves from expressing political and social views for fear of being judged.
Katie Razzall, BBC, 22nd December 2021Sphere snaps up Felton's review of the year in audio-only first
Sphere has snapped-up an audio-only comedic annual review by James Felton, narrated by Russell Kane, marking a first for the publisher. Emily Barrett, publishing director, acquired world rights directly from Felton to The Year Was 2021, which published on 8th December, only in audio.
Sian Bayley, The Bookseller, 9th December 2021Comics compete in University Challenge for CiN
Russell Kane, Angela Barnes and Jon Culshaw are to take part in a special charity episode of University Challenge. Teams from the BBC and ITV will go face-to-face for Children in Need - with Kirsty Wark taking over the questions Jeremy Paxman for the one-off.
Chortle, 28th October 2021Headliners named for Big Burns Supper
Rosie Jones, Russell Kane and Nish Kumar have been announced as headline acts at next year's Big Burns Supper festival.
Gregor Young, The National (Scotland), 28th September 2021Backstage With Katherine Ryan guests revealed
A host of top-name stand-ups have been announced as the guest performers taking part in new Amazon comedy series Backstage With Katherine Ryan.
British Comedy Guide, 26th August 2021Big name comics pull out of Comedy in the Park gig
Comedians Russell Kane, Judi Love, Rob Beckett and Dara O Briain have announced they will not take part in next year's Comedy in the Park gigs taking place at venues across the country including Wicksteed Park.
Kate Cronin, Northampton Chronicle, 20th August 2021Ealing Comedy Festival 2021 opening gala review
The joy of being back at a gig was palpable for punters and acts alike. The fact it was a glorious summer evening in an attractive park, the craft beer flowing freely, was a bonus.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 22nd July 2021George Lewis writes book offering advice to new dads
Comedian George Lewis has written a book offering advice to new fathers. DON'T PANIC! All The Stuff The Expectant Dad Needs To Know will be published in February 2022.
British Comedy Guide, 16th July 2021Comedians record NHS charity single
Thirty comedians have recorded a charity single for the NHS. Can't Wait! - created by doctor-turned-comic Simon Brodkin - features Miranda Hart, Harry Hill, David Baddiel, Jo Brand, Lee Mack, Jack Dee and Adam Kay among others.
British Comedy Guide, 6th July 2021The Stand Up Sketch Show to return for Series 4
ITV2 is to return to hybrid format The Stand Up Sketch Show for a fourth series, including debuts for stand-ups Olga Koch, Carl Hutchinson, Shane Todd and Michael Akadiri.
British Comedy Guide, 18th June 2021