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Comedians accuse Big Fat Quiz Of The Year of sexism
Comedians have denounced Channel 4's Big Fat Quiz Of The Year as sexist. Acts have taken to social media to point out that the Boxing Day episode of the panel show features no female comedians.
British Comedy Guide, 18th December 2020French & Saunders to star in Radio 4 comedy
Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders will star in Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?, a one-off festive Radio 4 comedy about two sisters. Radio 4's other festive highlights include new episodes of Ed Reardon's Week and Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!.
British Comedy Guide, 30th November 2020Joe Lycett debuts as a music video director
The stand-up, consumer champion and artist has now directed his first music video, recording Uh-Huh for Litany.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th November 2020Dave resumes work on Richard Ayoade pilot
Dave is resuming work on piloting a new comedy hosted by Richard Ayoade, delayed by coronavirus.
British Comedy Guide, 28th September 2020Help Save Live Comedy review
For public health reasons, the country might not yet be ready for normality, but every glimpse that a return pre-pandemic life might be possible remains a fillip for the soul.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 17th August 2020Save Live Comedy review
It was brilliant to see entertainers in the flesh again.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 17th August 2020Save Live Comedy at the Grand review
Magical and emotional night as live comedy returns.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 17th August 2020Joe Lycett: comedy clubs need urgent support
A new study suggests more than three-quarters of our comedy venues face permanent closure - we must save them.
Joe Lycett, The Guardian, 10th July 2020Joe Lycett designs badge to thank volunteers
Lycett is one of various celebrities to design a badge for volunteer groups during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th July 2020Lycett is fast becoming the millennial Esther Rantzen, fighting for the public's rights in his unique way. This week, Alison Hammond checks how reliable Trustpilot is and Mark Silcox tests bags for life, while Lycett investigates a paintballing company that doesn't seem to be playing fair. Fun but useful stuff.
Hannah Verdier, The Guardian, 29th May 2020