Stephen Adams

BBC axes Jam & Jerusalem despite rising ratings

The BBC has axed the comedy drama Jam & Jerusalem by Jennifer Saunders.

Stephen Adams, The Telegraph, 1st January 2010

The Royle Family's £100,000 filming farce

Filming for the Christmas special of the BBC One comedy The Royle Family turned into a £100,000 farce due to a mystery camera fault.

Stephen Adams, The Telegraph, 11th December 2009

Modern comedy is 'cruel and cynical', says Barry Cryer

Barry Cryer, stalwart of BBC Radio 4's I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, has attacked modern comedians for being "cynical" and "cruel".

Stephen Adams, The Telegraph, 19th November 2009