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As easy as keeping a cushion spinning on a finger.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 19th March 2021Interview: Rarely Asked Questions - Helen Bauer
I can actually say I saw Helen Bauer do a show in flesh in the last year, which is something I can't say about many stand-ups. She appeared at an open air comedy gig at Lauderdale House in Highgate, North London between lockdowns. Not a drive-in, but a lovely, socially distanced gig where fans sat in designated squares on a lawn. It wasn't quite the future of comedy - it wasn't sweaty enough for a start - but it certainly worked.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th March 2021Andre Vincent on Tommy Cooper's enduring brilliance
He looked like a flummoxed, cumbersome magician, but every 'mistake' was tightly choreographed.
Andre Vincent, Chortle, 19th March 2021Mike Wozniak interview
The comedian, stand-up, writer, and actor on the things that make him laugh the most.
The Guardian, 19th March 2021How long does it take to write a BBC radio sitcom
According to my time tracking app, I spent a total of 11,047 minutes working on Series 4 of Foiled last year. That's 184 hours and 7 minutes - or 46 hours and 1 minute for each of the four episodes.
David Charles, Toggl, 19th March 2021TV review: Taskmaster, Series 11, Episode 1
This opening episode was one of the strongest out of all of them, and I'd be amazed if by the end this wasn't seen as one of the best, right up their with series 5 and 7.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 19th March 2021Tommy Cooper at 100 - Barry Cryer
Barry Cryer celebrates the centenary today of a sadistic, fiendish, brilliant one-off.
Barry Cryer, The Oldie, 19th March 2021Emily Atack reveals vile messages she receives from men
Actor says she uses stand-up comedy to empower herself after being inundated by messages from trolls.
Roisin O'Connor, The Independent, 19th March 2021Red Nose Day for Comic Relief 2021, review
James Bond and Catherine Tate's Nan shine on hit-and-miss night.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 19th March 2021Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
No More Jockeys
Set 3, Episode 9 - Set 3, Game 9Alex and Mark are joint leaders with three games each. With Tim having two wins to his name, can Tim level things again? Also, what is the first name of the guy on the Pringles tube?
For The Love Of Leo
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Tender-Hearted PoeLeo goes hill walking in a beloved spot and meets a woman who desperately needs his help.
Breaking The News
Series 18, Episode 6Des Clarke is joined by Marcus Brigstocke, Janey Godley, Marc Jennings & Ria Lina.
The Now Show
Series 58, Episode 4Joining Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis this week are Lucy Porter and Eshaan Akbar with music supplied by Jess Robinson.
Keep Em Laughing: 100 Years Of Tommy Cooper
Mike Bubbins celebrates the life and work of the Welsh comedian and magician Tommy Cooper with those who knew him and were inspired by him.
Comic Relief
Episode 19 - Comic Relief 2021Lenny Henry, Davina McCall, Paddy McGuinness, Alesha Dixon and David Tennant preside as stars of stage, screen and the movies entertain the nation with hilarious sketches, live performances, big surprises and stunning music acts in a bid to raise much-needed cash for good causes at home and across the world.