Sally Phillips
- 54 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, comedian, producer and director
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Sally Phillips slams the BBC for 'throwing her out'
Sally Phillips has criticised the BBC for 'throwing her out' without any support after she partnered with the broadcaster for a Down's syndrome documentary. The mother-of-three has now revealed she was 'thrown out' by the broadcaster and left to handle 'traumatic' internet backlash alone after the show aired.
Faith Ridler, Daily Mail, 4th June 2019Ample opportunities for nepotism, sour grapes and sweet, sweet revenge as a jury of nine comedians, actors and writers, headed by Sally Phillips, gather round a table to pass passionate judgment on their peers following a public vote. Front-runners include Victoria Wood and Peter Sellers.
Ali Catterall, The Guardian, 26th May 2019Sally Phillips interview
Pioneer of female-fronted comedy talks sexism, ageism and her upcoming visit to Kilkenny.
Shilpa Ganatra, The Irish Times, 25th May 2019Smack The Pony: Amanda Holden was first choice for show
The groundbreaking female-led sketch show Smack the Pony burst onto screens exactly 20 years ago.
Rachel Foley, BBC, 19th March 2019Cast revealed for Off The Rails comedy film
Sally Phillips, Kelly Preston and Jenny Seagrove will star in Off The Rails, a comedy film about three women who go interrailing.
British Comedy Guide, 11th February 2019Matt Berry's Year Of The Rabbit casting revealed
Keeley Hawes has been announced amongst the supporting cast of upcoming Channel 4 period sitcom Year Of The Rabbit, starring Matt Berry. Alun Armstrong, Sally Phillips and Paul Kaye also enjoy roles in the series.
British Comedy Guide, 30th January 2019How Smack the Pony led the way in feminist comedy
An absurdist sketch show paved the way for the likes of Broad City and Chewing Gum.
El Hunt, i-D, 28th January 2019The timeless genius of Smack the Pony
As Smack the Pony announce their comeback, we look at the beloved sketch show's best offerings so far ... and find they haven't aged at all.
Hannah Jane Parkinson, The Guardian, 23rd January 2019Why we need a Smack the Pony reunion
Two decades after the cult sketch show first aired, its creators discuss its inception, near-death experiences and why they were the Spice Girls of turn-of-the-century comedy.
Ellen E. Jones, The Guardian, 21st January 2019BBC Wales renews Tourist Trap and The Tuckers
BBC One Wales has ordered a full series of Steve Speirs sitcom The Tuckers, and a second series of tourist board mockumentary Tourist Trap.
British Comedy Guide, 13th November 2018