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Charlie Higson: The Fast Show was never meant to offend
As he reprises his Swiss Toni persona, the comedian and author explains his jam-packed lockdown schedule, and why sketch shows are risky business.
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 1st June 2020Comedians: Home Alone review
British comics have united to create this hit-and-miss homemade show, carried by the make-do-and-mend spirit.
Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian, 1st June 2020Radio comedy reviews
New radio comedy is often disappointing. So welcome back Down The Line - the phone-in show with a twist. Also a look at Cabin Pressure which has started a repeat run, and comedy documentary What's Funny About...
Charlotte Runcie, The Telegraph, 20th May 2020How Down The Line fooled the nation
As the spoof phone-in show returns for a lockdown special, Rhys Thomas, Charlie Higson and Paul Whitehouse remember their closest calls.
Tom Fordy, The Telegraph, 14th May 2020Radio 4's Down The Line to return for lockdown special
Radio 4 has confirmed spoof phone-in show Down The Line will return for a new lockdown special. Meanwhile Radio 4 Extra will broadcast a new comedy-focused documentary series called What's Funny About....
British Comedy Guide, 5th May 2020The Fast Show reunion confirmed
Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Simon Day and Mark Williams are to reunite for Gold special The Fast Show: Just A Load Of Blooming Catchphrases.
British Comedy Guide, 9th March 2020The Fast Show to return
The Fast Show is reportedly set to return for a new special on the UKTV network.
British Comedy Guide, 1st March 2020Charlie Higson's middle-grade book goes to Puffin
Puffin will publish Worst. Holiday. Ever., a new middle-grade book by Charlie Higson pitched as "Adrian Mole for a new generation".
Heloise Wood, The Bookseller, 24th January 2020Jumpers for goalposts: 'The Fast Show' at 25
"And then, the BBC2 sketch series The Fast Show turned 25, giving a whole generation of comedy lovers a chance to reflect on the enormous impact the series, and its cast, have had on British culture ever since. Which was nice."
Paul Holmes, We Are Cult, 28th September 2019Charlie Higson: Winston Churchill may have been gay
Britain's lauded war leader Winston Churchill may have been gay, according to astonishing claims by author and TV comedy star Charlie Higson.
Jonathan Bucks and Christine Challand, Daily Mail, 30th June 2019