Margaret Cabourn-Smith
- English
- Actor, writer and comedian
Press clippings
The 20 best podcasts ever
It's hard to believe, but podcasts have just turned 20. To celebrate, we asked 20 top podcasting voices for their favourite ever show - and some of the greatest episodes.
The Guardian, 7th July 2023John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme to return in 2023
John Finnemore has confirmed that his Souvenir Programme is returning to Radio 4 in 2023 for a new special.
British Comedy Guide, 10th February 202329 best feel-good podcasts to make you happy
We all need cheering up - Bob Mortimer, Chris and Rosie Ramsey, Alan Carr, and French and Saunders are here to help.
The Sunday Times, 13th November 2022Spike at Richmond Theatre, review
If the writing hereabouts is top notch then the acting is superb.
John O'Brien, London Theatre 1, 9th November 2022Spike at Richmond Theatre, review
There is still lots of fun to be had for Goon aficionados.
Jane Darcy, The Reviews Hub, 9th November 2022Spike review
Aficionados of The Goon Show clearly enjoyed the play hugely, noisily showing their appreciation at the curtain calls, but I wonder if it will introduce Spike to a new, younger audience. If it doesn't, it is a shame, as he was a huge talent, very influential on all forms of comedy.
London Theatre 1, 12th October 2022Spike, Watermill Theatre, review
This Milligan portrait lacks hilarity and heft.
i Newspaper, 2nd February 2022Spike review
This affectionate and spirited tribute similarly lacks surprise - although it will serve as nostalgia for those who remember the show, as the age demographic of the audience attests.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 2nd February 2022The complete timeline of Souvenir Programme series nine
Well, since you ask me for a final timeline for the events of John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme, Series 9, we now have had a hundred and twenty-two years of family history of the Noones, the Nightingales, the Wilkinsons, the Goldings and the Goldfarbs, from John Finnemore and his troop, here's my best stab at creating a chronology, with advice, corrections, and additions from many.
Rich Johnston, Bleeding Cool, 11th June 202150 funny podcasts to make you feel much better
Has your daily walk become an endless trudge to nowhere? These podcasts, chosen by comedians, podcasters, Guardian writers and readers, are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.
The Guardian, 5th April 2021