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Starstruck review
Why is Starstruck a BBC Three commission with a late-night terrestrial slot, when it has 'mainstream' written right through it?
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 25th April 2021Starstruck: best end-of-20s panic sitcom since Girls?
It might not break new ground. But this romantic comedy has extra polish, gemstone one-liners and ... Minnie Driver.
Joel Golby, The Guardian, 24th April 202150 funny podcasts to make you feel much better
Has your daily walk become an endless trudge to nowhere? These podcasts, chosen by comedians, podcasters, Guardian writers and readers, are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.
The Guardian, 5th April 2021Sindhu Vee joins Matilda film
The stand-up will play Mrs Phelps, the librarian, in the film, which will be distributed on Netflix - except in the UK where it is headed for a cinema release.
Chortle, 1st April 2021Starstruck cast confirmed
The cast has been confirmed for Starstruck, the new sitcom starring Rose Matafeo. Nikesh Patel co-stars as the famous film star the lead character sleeps with, and the cast list also includes actors including Emma Sidi, Sindhu Vee and Jon Pointing.
British Comedy Guide, 15th March 2021Online comedy festival explores mental health
On 23rd March 2021, the anniversary of the first lockdown, Angel Comedy and Objectively Funny will launch The Best Medicine Festival: A week of events exploring comedy and mental health sponsored by UKTV's award-winning entertainment channel Dave. This momentous programme of events, exploring the relationship between comedy and mental health, will include online workshops, panels and performances.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th March 2021WILTY? called out for lack of diversity
Would I Lie To You? has been called out for its lack of diversity after just one non-white comedian, Sindhu Vee, appeared this series.
Cydney Yeates, Metro, 2nd March 2021Daliso Chaponda joins judging panel for Wodehouse book contest
Daliso Chaponda has joined the judging panel for the 2021 Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction.
British Comedy Guide, 5th February 2021Best of 2020: Comedy
Outdoor venues and podcasts to the rescue.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 30th December 2020Sheltered review
I warn you now, you'll groan at some of the gags, and you may never look at chocolate (or indeed any large fowl) in quite the same way again, but each half hour episode contains more than enough fun to bring you back for the next one.
Paul Simpson, Sci-Fi Bulletin, 7th December 2020