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Radio 2 announces Comedy Showcase 2018 line-up
Radio 2 has announced its 2018 Comedy Showcase pilot line-up. The 12 shows feature stars including Johnny Vegas, Joe Thomas, Rosie Cavaliero, Tim Key, Pippa Evans, Julian Clary and Josh Widdicombe.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd March 2018On my radar: Tim Key's cultural highlights
The comedian on his rhubarb tea addiction, the mastery of stand-up John Kearns, and his love of The Corrections.
The Guardian, 11th March 2018Alan Partridge returns to BBC with One Show spoof
Filming begins today on a new BBC One series, This Time With Alan Partridge.
British Comedy Guide, 12th February 2018The top 10 comedy shows of 2017
A virgin dominatrix whipped Edinburgh, Tim Key looked for love and Hannah Gadsby quit then won two awards. But only the snide, brutal brilliance of Frankie Boyle could triumph over the year's horrors.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 17th December 2017Preview: Alan Partridge: Why, When, Where, How & Whom?
This richly textured account of the craft involved in that early development and the ongoing story of how, through Coogan's virtuoso performance, Alan remains one of the most beloved comic creations of the last few decades.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th December 2017Christmas 2017 comedy picks
From Amusical to Bill Bailey, these are the comedy shows to catch this month.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 5th December 2017Regular preview
It's a lovely little piece that doesn't necessarily go in the direction you expect.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd November 2017Motherland / Detectorists, review
From fundraising cash to buried treasure, these sitcoms are comedy gold.
Barney Harsent, The Arts Desk, 15th November 2017Detectorists series 3 review
For, as so much of this delightful series, while it seems like nothing much is happening, there's such a lot beneath the surface, hidden from view. What a perfect metaphor metal detecting turns out to be.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 8th November 2017Preview: Detectorists series 3
The third series of Detectorists starts Wednesday 8th November on BBC Four. Here are Sophie's thoughts on the opening episode...
Sophie Davies, The Velvet Onion, 7th November 2017