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MP urges BBC to pull Alexei Sayle's Desert Island Discs
Matthew Offord, the Conservative MP for Hendon, wrote to the broadcaster's director general, saying he should 'be wary of giving a platform to anyone who is seen to be excusing antisemitism'
Lee Harpin, Jewish News Online, 19th May 2021Ivor and David Baddiel interview
The brothers on dealing with trolls and tragedy.
Roz Lewis, The Times, 12th May 2021How David Baddiel became unlikely voice of UK's Jews
David Baddiel has attracted widespread praise for his book Jews Don't Count and his online condemnations of antisemitism. But how did a 'fundamental atheist' best-known for his sweary stand-up end up a pillar of the community?
Daniella Peled, Haaretz, 11th May 2021Holocaust denial doc hit with complaints about Baddiel
Jewish comedian David Baddiel has shared his own disbelief that his BBC documentary, Confronting Holocaust Denial with David Baddiel, received complaints he was an 'unsuitable' host for the subject matter
Seamus Duff, The Mirror, 10th May 2021Baddiel and Skinner to re-release Three Lions... again!
The release, for the European Championships, will mark the 25th anniversary since the original song hit No 1.
Chortle, 2nd April 2021Comedians part of Hay Festival schools programme
The Hay Festival has unveiled its free programme for schools, bringing writers and young people together online for a series of interactive activities and workshops featuring Matt Lucas, David Baddiel, Adam Kay and more.
Mark Chandler, The Bookseller, 31st March 2021TV review: Stand Up And Deliver, Part Two, C4
It was always going to be tough to top last week's hilarious, compelling opening episode in which five comics mentored five non-comics to prep them for a stand up gig, but this second show in which we see those gigs does a pretty good job. Stand by for more moments that you can only watch through your fingers.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th March 2021Stand Up & Deliver: review by Victoria Coren Mitchell
When Channel 4 tried to teach stand-up comedy, a funny thing happened...
Victoria Coren Mitchell, The Telegraph, 27th February 2021Stand Up And Deliver, C4 review
I don't know if the best celeb comic gets a prize, but Jason Manford deserves an award for patience above and beyond the call of duty.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th February 2021Stand Up & Deliver review
Never laughed at a Tory? That could change.
Carol Midgley, The Times, 26th February 2021