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Adil Ray organises video to dispel Covid vaccine myths
Romesh Ranganathan and Meera Syal are amongst those who have made a video urging people to get the Covid vaccine. The video was co-ordinated by Citizen Khan creator Adil Ray, who said he wanted to dispel vaccination myths for those from ethnic minority communities.
BBC, 26th January 2021The stand-ups who took over children's TV
Is performing for young audiences easier? Far from it say the comedians who do clubs at night and CBBC shows by day.
Ryan Gilbey, The Guardian, 10th September 2020Meera Syal to bring back her Granny Kumar character for Radio 4
Meera Syal is to reprise her Granny Kumar character for a Radio 4 chat show next year.
British Comedy Guide, 1st September 2020The Real McCoy added to BBC iPlayer
1990s sketch show The Real McCoy, which primarily featured Black and Asian cast members, has been added to BBC iPlayer.
British Comedy Guide, 29th July 2020TV preview - Comedians: Home Alone
Following E4's Remote Comedy From The Paddock the BBC launches with their own self-shot lockdown rapidfire sketch show. And on the basis of the first episodes - not that this is a competition - the BBC has the edge.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th May 2020BBC Two orders Comedians Playing With Themselves
BBC Two is to broadcast a new short-form series called Comedians Playing With Themselves, in which comics are tasked with entertaining the nation from their homes.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd April 2020Kate & Koji revels in outdated prejudice
The makers of Outnumbered have created a distasteful comedy about a cafe owner and an asylum seeker, that even the talent of Brenda Blethyn and Jimmy Akingbola can't save.
Ammar Kalia, The Guardian, 18th March 2020Interview: Meera Syal
Meera Syal on why laughter is the best cure for prejudice.
Stevie Gallacher, The Sunday Post, 16th March 2020'Rejection happens to everyone'
The toll that rejection takes on mental wellbeing was put under the microscope at the first in a series of events designed to discuss sensitive issues in a safe space. Presenter Ben Shephard and writer/actress Meera Syal were among panellists at last night's inaugural Cheer Up, Love! event, launched by freelance series producer Meriel Beale.
Joanna Tilley, Broadcast, 4th March 2020Meera Syal in Noises Off West End transfer
Michael Frayn's hit Noises Off will transfer from the Lyric Hammersmith to the West End.
Directed by Jeremy Herrin, the new revival of Frayn's metatheatrical comedy will star Meera Syal, Lloyd Owen, Daniel Rigby and Simon Rouse, with further West End casting to be announced.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 24th July 2019