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Filming begins on Inside No. 9, new show from Psychoville creators
Filming has begun on Inside No. 9, a new BBC Two series from Psychoville creators Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith. An all-star cast has also been announced.
British Comedy Guide, 3rd December 2012Inside the private world of Ian Hislop
Ian Hislop has been puncturing egos in Private Eye and on Have I Got News For You for quarter of a century. How does he fare when the focus is on him?
Ginny Dougary, The Telegraph, 29th November 2012Tyneside Cinema announce comedy season
Producing something that's unique and interesting - while still being funny - is clearly becoming harder. But special props must go to the Tyneside Cinema in Newcastle, who've managed to grab our attention with a new season of dark comedy films to cure those winter blues...
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 23rd November 2012Parsley Sidings rediscovered recordings being broadcast
Parsley Sidings can be heard on Radio 4 Extra from 1 November. Once thought lost, these episodes have been assembled from off-air sources including a listener from East Anglia who read about the project in the local press. Here, Mik Wilkojc, the producer of the programme talks about the origins of the series and the hunt for the missing episodes.
Mik Wilkojc, BBC Blogs, 31st October 2012Freddie Starr 'threatens reporters' outside mansion
Madcap comic Freddie Starr reportedly lashed out at reporters camped outside his home.
Metro, 30th October 2012Audio: Miranda Hart considers 2014 stand-up tour
Actress Miranda Hart has revealed to BBC Radio 5 live's Richard Bacon that she is considering a stand-up tour.
The comedian, who stars in the self-titled Miranda series and Call The Midwife on BBC1, said she would also like to experience acting in a film.
Richard Bacon, BBC News, 18th October 2012Frank Sidebottom film to star Hollywood's Michael Fassbender
Hollywood actor Michael Fassbender will star in a new film partly based around Frank Sidebottom, the cult comic character from the 1980s.
British Comedy Guide, 5th September 2012Nathan Cassidy nominated for Malcolm Hardee Award
The shortlist for the Malcolm Hardee Awards 2012.
British Comedy Guide, 21st August 2012'Insomnia can have serious festival side effects'
Having too much time on your hands could see you - the horror - hanging out with other comedians.
Susan Calman, The Guardian, 8th August 2012Edinburgh fringe favourites on the dark side of comedy
Being a comedian isn't all glory, champagne and laughing at Jimmy Carr's gags on 8 Out Of 10 Cats. Nine acts from this year's fringe reveal the reality of being funny for a living.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 4th August 2012