All Comedy articles – Page 8
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FeaturesNo joke: comedy in crisis
Top producers and broadcasters come together to discuss the current state of the genre and what can be done to ensure the laughs keep on coming
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CommentWhy our comedy roundtable was a serious business
Re-establishing the genre’s place in the mainstream was a key topic of discussion at our decent debate sponsored by Pinewood TV Studios
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NewsJennifer Saunders says BBC gave her ‘extraordinary freedom’
Ab Fab star speaks on starting out in TV - and why she sometimes ‘cringes’ at past performances
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NewsComedy creatives mull ‘embarrassment’ around popular shows
Nerys Evans, Tom Basden, Josh Cole and Robert Popper speak at BBC Comedy Festival
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NewsArmando Iannucci: Don’t fear political jokes
The Thick Of It writer says general election will be breeding ground for comedy
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NewsBBC comedy chief unveils scheme to find next big sitcom
Jon Petrie looking for ‘shows that really go for the joke jugular’
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NewsHat Trick and Mayhay land BBC3 sitcoms
Broadcaster orders new comedies while Outnumbered is coming back for Christmas special
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NewsUSG tie-up to give Fringe performers Edinburgh Festival platform
Comedy and scripted creatives will benefit from industry expertise and relationship-building
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NewsMeera Syal hails We Are Lady Parts as ‘most diverse set I’ve been on’
Comedy veteran praises creator Nida Manzoor for changing the landscape
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NewsBBC orders Motherland spin-off Amandaland
Series from Merman to focus on character portrayed by Lucy Punch
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NewsMammoth writer to pen murder mystery comedy for BBC2
Paul Doolan’s BBC Studios series will star Timothy Spall
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CommentLiz Tucker: Why are there still so few women on comedy panel shows?
Despite efforts to create gender balance, we’re still not there - and it’s not good enough to blame the unwelcoming atmosphere
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NewsC4 reveals first Playgrounds cohort
A24, Baby Cow and Boffola among indies to produce shorts for new comedy strand
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VideoTrail: We Are Lady Parts, Channel 4
Second series of Working Title TV comedy following an all-female Muslim punk band
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NewsLA Screenings: have the walled gardens been opened to the public?
Increased content availability, return of big players and Baby Reindeer effect are talking points for Hollywood showcase - but budget concerns loom
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NewsHave I Got News for You heads to US
CNN picks up Hat Trick’s long-running political comedy panel format
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NewsIn brief: C5 News special; Sorry I Didn’t Know fifth series; 1185 Films talent venture
Dan Walker to host News Special: Bad Blood
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NewsTell Me Everything writer to front C4 sexual abuse doc
Swan Films doc follows Mark O’Sullivan as he prepares sitcom
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VideoTrail: Mr Bigstuff, Sky Comedy
Six-part comedy about a pair of estranged brothers trying to patch up a sibling rivalry. Produced by Sky Studios and Water & Power Productions