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Colin Elmer Live

Colin Elmer on playing 'a bit of a cult', Kenneth Williams

Wednesday 12th January 2022

Colin Elmer is an actor who, for the last seven years, has played Kenneth Williams. In 2022 he's taking to the road again in Round The Horne and his one man-show Cult Figure: Kenneth Williams. Here he shares his story about when he was first cast as the iconic performer, and the experiences he's encountered.

Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #185

Wednesday 12th January 2022

Remember who was in Porridge? You'll have a good start, if so. If not, we've got a picture to help you.

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry Pro

Seven great ways of ending comedy sketches

Tuesday 11th January 2022

Chris Head addresses that most challenging part of sketch writing - ending them!

Robyn Perkins. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne Live

Random 8: Robyn Perkins

Tuesday 11th January 2022

Which Marvel star did Robyn Perkins get shirty with at a Boston bar? All will be revealed.

Penn & Teller. Image shows from L to R: Penn Jillette, Teller Live

How Penn & Teller helped create Magic Goes Wrong

Monday 10th January 2022

As hit show Magic Goes Wrong continues in the West End, and heads around the UK on a tour too, top magicians Penn & Teller reveal how they found themselves working with the team behind The Play That Goes Wrong, and how they came to cast their spell on audiences...

Social Media Features

How social media has changed comedy consumption

Friday 7th January 2022

Social media has changed hugely over the past few decades, but what changes has it brought to comedy? Read on to find out.

The Secret Reviewer Pro

The Secret Reviewer #34: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Thursday 6th January 2022

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Should we still be going to - and putting on - shows?

Carry On Cleo. Caesar (Kenneth Williams) Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #184

Wednesday 5th January 2022

Our first quiz of 2022. We start with a couple of questions you should get, but - as always - 10 out of 10 is very hard to obtain.

Toast Of Tinseltown. Steven Toast (Matt Berry) TV

Toast Of Tinseltown: Matt Berry and Arthur Mathews interview

Tuesday 4th January 2022

Toast Of Tinseltown writers Matt Berry and Arthur Mathews talk about why their Toast Of London characters are returning.

Eleanor Morton. Copyright: Matt Stronge Features

The film of 2021? Why UK comics love The French Dispatch, and the worlds of Wes Anderson

Monday 3rd January 2022

Lots of UK comics got excited when Wes Anderson's new film emerged in late 2021, with an accompanying exhibition - but what makes Wes's worlds so special?

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