Sally Phillips
- 54 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, comedian, producer and director
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Little & Large reunite for Slapstick Festival
One of last century's most popular TV double acts - Little and Large - will be back on stage together for the first time in decades in Bristol in January as part of the extended 15th annual edition of the UK's biggest celebration of silent and classic screen comedy: SLAPSTICK.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd November 2018Dave's Advent Calendar to include 24 comedy shorts
Channel Dave is to broadcast a new 2 minute comedy short across the first 24 days in December. Stars include Ed Gamble, Nick Helm, Rachel Parris, Kerry Godliman, Romesh Ranganathan and Zoe Lyons.
British Comedy Guide, 24th October 2018Sue Perkins is Sally Phillips's final guest of a series that has been more enjoyable than any clip show has a right to be. Among Perkins's choices are Not the Nine O'Clock News's Gerald the Gorilla, Will Ferrell's "more cowbell" SNL skit and a vintage bit from Julie Walters and the much-missed Victoria Wood.
Gwilym Mumford, The Guardian, 20th October 2018Museum Of Curiosity to record all-star special edition
To mark its 10th anniversary, Radio 4 panel show The Museum Of Curiosity is to record an episode featuring past curators.
British Comedy Guide, 19th October 2018New show in which Sally Phillips invites comedians to talk about their favourite sketches and re-enact one, too. First up is Paul Whitehouse, choosing Python's Argument Sketch, Kathy Burke channelling Liam Gallagher in Kevin and Perry, and the late, great Felix Dexter in Bellamy's People. A pure joy.
Ali Catterall, The Guardian, 5th October 2018Sally Phillips: the best comedy sketches ever
From Smith and Jones to The Fast Show, which are the funniest skits in TV history? We asked the experts for their pick, while comedian Sally Phillips wonders if the bitesize format is doomed.
Sally Phillips, The Times, 5th October 2018Sally Phillips interview
'Women aren't allowed to do absurd comedy - they'd prefer us to talk about bras and shopping'
Ben Lawrence, The Telegraph, 5th October 2018Sally Phillips pens two films
Sally Phillips is writing two comedy movies: a rom-com with Down's syndrome at its heart, and a family film about dog actors.
Chortle, 2nd October 2018Sally Phillips interview
'We're always trying to do Smack The Pony again, but nobody's interested.'
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 2nd October 2018Sally Phillips: Female comedians have to work harder
Sally Phillips has said she has seen a "huge change" for female comedians in recent years, but that it is "still much harder" for them in general.
The Irish News, 24th September 2018