Sally Phillips
- 55 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, comedian, producer and director
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BBC to broadcast Miranda reunion
The cast and crew of Miranda are to celebrate the hit TV sitcom's 10th anniversary in a special one-hour 'birthday celebration' show, to be broadcast on BBC One.
British Comedy Guide, 19th July 2019Jennifer Saunders to captain team in Sport Relief netball match
Jennifer Saunders is to lead one of the teams in All-Star Netball For Sport Relief, a charity match due to be shown on BBC Two.
British Comedy Guide, 10th July 2019Year of the Rabbit is a strange but funny beast
It's tempting to just write down all the best one-liners and jokes so you know how good they are, but it would be impossible to do justice to the actors' deadpan delivery. Never has extreme physical violence and brutal murder been so hilarious.
Eleanor Bley Griffiths, Radio Times, 7th June 2019Sally 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 2019