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How we made The Intrepid Adventures Of Pamplemousse Lautrec
The team behind colourful and creative pilot The Intrepid Adventures Of Pamplemousse Lautrec talk about how they created the 1970s-style spoof.
British Comedy Guide, 4th December 2020Dawn French reveals struggle to film Chambers tribute
The Vicar Of Dibley actress Dawn French admitted her personal struggles as she filmed a segment dedicated to Alice Tinker - played by the late Emma Chambers - in the show's Christmas Special.
Beth Allcock, The Sun, 4th December 2020Lenny Henry among Amazon Lord Of The Rings cast
Lenny Henry joins the drama, which is currently filming in New Zealand.
Lesley Goldberg, Hollywood Reporter, 3rd December 2020Charlie Brooker declares Death To 2020 for Netflix
Charlie Brooker is shooting Death To 2020, a mockumentary for Netflix about this dystopian year.
British Comedy Guide, 3rd December 2020Richard Curtis on Four Weddings
The film has topped a poll for the most rewatchable film. Its director, Mike Newell, sees why. So why would Curtis, who wrote the script, rather rewatch Elf?
Catherine Shoard, The Guardian, 3rd December 2020The Re-Evaluation Game: The New Statesman episode 1
It's surprising (and questionably depressing) how relevant this particular episode still is given the corruption in politics and the way deals are made with politicians friends and associates.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 3rd December 2020Warm-up Maff Brown steps in for Angela Barnes on MTW
It may be the moment every comedian doing TV warm-up secretly hopes for. Maff Brown will make his debut on Mock The Week tonight - after panellist Angela Barnes was taken ill at the last minute.
Chortle, 3rd December 2020BBC to broadcast Comic Relief pantomime
BBC Two is to broadcast Cinderella: A Comic Relief Pantomime For Christmas on 24th December. Stars include Olivia Colman and Helena Bonham Carter, with the stars of This Country as The Evil Step Sisters.
British Comedy Guide, 3rd December 2020Don't make trans people the butt of the joke
We all have a responsibility to be mindful and considerate of other people, especially if we are in a position of influence. That responsibility doesn't just vanish because it's comedy. Comedy isn't a get-out-of-jail-free-card to make s****y jokes about other people.
Ugla Stefanía Kristjönudóttir Jónsdóttir, Metro, 2nd December 2020Diane Morgan to star in sitcom pilot Lethal
BBC Two sitcom pilot Lethal will star Diane Morgan as a woman from Bolton obsessed with America. When her visa application is denied, she decides to marry a prisoner on death row.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd December 2020
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