Press clippings

Arena: Caroline Aherne review

In such a short life she left a remarkable body of work, and this suitably warm-hearted documentary stands as fitting testimony to that amazing legacy.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 25th December 2023

Arena: Caroline Aherne review

Craig Cash and other friends and collaborators look back at the phenomenal, but sadly all-too short, career of a woman who insisted comedy didn't need jokes, only people.

Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian, 25th December 2023

Arena: Caroline Aherne review

A fittingly grand tribute to an observational genius.

Jasper Rees, The Telegraph, 25th December 2023

Gold to celebrate 25 years of The Royle Family

Gold is re-editing its 2010 documentary about The Royle Family to mark the forthcoming 25th anniversary of the sitcom.

British Comedy Guide, 1st August 2023

Mrs Merton And Malcolm revisited

The show that stunned the nation.

Anthony C Green, Counter Culture UK, 26th January 2023

The Guardian view on working-class comedy: welcome back Early Doors

Together with The Royle Family, the northern sitcom is a countercultural classic that still speaks to our times.

The Guardian, 6th January 2023

Early Doors Live released for NHS charity

A recording of the Early Doors Live stage show has been released for rental, in aid of Manchester-based NHS cancer treatment charity The Christie.

British Comedy Guide, 13th September 2021

A look back at Mrs Merton and Malcolm

You may never have heard of Mrs Merton & Malcolm, but It almost became the show that Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash focused on above The Royle Family.

Rhianna Evans, Super Ink, 13th June 2019

Early Doors creators confirm show won't return to TV

The comedy duo are bringing their Manchester-based pub sitcom back to The Lowry.

Katie Fitzpatrick, Manchester Evening News, 19th March 2019

Chortle Awards 2019 nominees

The nominees have been revealed for the 2019 Chortle Awards. Kiri Pritchard-McLean leads the lists, with four nominations.

British Comedy Guide, 26th February 2019