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Insider: Right-wing comics not funny enough for BBC
The BBC does not book rightwing comedians for its shows because they are not funny enough, according to an individual involved in making some of the corporation's best-known comedy programmes.
Jim Waterson, The Guardian, 1st September 2020Nathan Cassidy: Observational review
The world may have been turned upside-down. But reassuringly, this show, which Cassidy started developing at last year's festival, is a typically imperfect, bold hour from a comic seeking a shot at redemption and in need of a photo opportunity.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 25th August 2020Simon Bird considers a return to stand-up
The Friday Night Dinner star started as a sketch performer and stand-up while at Cambridge University - where he was runner-up in the Chortle Student Comedy Award - before being propelled to fame in The Inbetweeners.
Chortle, 20th August 2020Inside the UK's first socially distanced comedy show
The Frog & Bucket was chosen to host a pilot performance before music venues and theatres can welcome back audiences.
Emily Heward, Manchester Evening News, 30th July 2020Inside No. 9 scripts to be published
The scripts for the first three series of Inside No. 9 will be published this November, with Series 4 to 6 following in 2021.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd July 2020First Gig, Worst Gig: Emma Sidi
She's enlivened lockdown with La Princesa de Woking, but where do Victoria Wood and a fake watch fit into Emma Sidi's backstory?
British Comedy Guide, 12th June 2020La Princesa de Woking: Emma Sidi interview
Sidi's new online soap opera brings all the overheated thrills of Mexican telenovelas to the home counties.
Ryan Gilbey, The Guardian, 10th June 2020Virtual celebration of Frank Sidebottom creator planned
An online celebration of the life of Frank Sidebottom creator Chris Sievey will take place later this month.
Manchester Evening News, 10th June 2020Inside Jack Whitehall's posh London home
Jack Whitehall made a name for himself playing the posh lad in shows like Fresh Meat so there's no surprise his London pad is suitably lavish.
Jessica Gibb, The Sun, 8th June 2020President Obonjo is under house arrest
Comedy dictator and Fringe favourite tells us how lockdown has put his rise to power on hold.
The Wee Review, 4th June 2020