British Comedy Guide

Sam Leith

Press clippings

Whatever happened to the working-class sitcom?

BBC1's new controller has said he wants to see more working-class comedy.

Sam Leith, The Guardian, 24th January 2011

The unstoppable rise of Russell Brand

Eighteen months ago, the comedian's career seemed on the edge of collapse. Now he's on the verge of international stardom. So what went right?

Sam Leith, The Guardian, 6th April 2010

Why won't they let a woman take the chair?

If I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue is such a daring show, why won't they let a woman take the chair?

Sam Leith, The Guardian, 15th June 2009

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