Richard Barber
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Interview - Mel Giedroyc: my family values
The comedian and actor talks about how how she learned to be funny - as the youngest of four it was the easiest way to get attention - and her close family relationships.
Richard Barber, The Guardian, 11th March 2016Graham Norton: Straight people find their love easier
The openly gay chat show host, fresh from extending his multi-million pound contract with the BBC, says he would find it easier to hold down a relationship if he was straight.
Richard Barber, The Mirror, 3rd January 2015Graham Norton: It's easier to find love if straight
The openly gay chat show host, fresh from extending his multi-million pound contract with the BBC, says he would find it easier to hold down a relationship if he was straight.
Richard Barber, The Mirror, 3rd January 2015Jon Culshaw on starring in Monty Python's Spamalot
Jon Culshaw's advice is to always look on the bright side of life. That's the song he sings on the West End stage in his role as King Arthur in Spamalot.
Richard Barber, Daily Mail, 17th August 2012How Paddy McGuinness became ITV's hottest new star
Paddy McGuinness is having a good year. His stand-up arena tour begins on October 5. He'll record the third series of Take Me Out in November, plus there's a TV panel show planned for next year.
Richard Barber, Daily Mail, 23rd September 2011Marcus Brigstocke 'was suicidal' over weight struggles
"I was so obese I'd lie in bed trying to tear bits off my body." Comedian Marcus Brigstocke once weighed 24 stone and was suicidal but lives to tell the tale...
Richard Barber, Daily Mail, 27th June 2011Victoria Wood: Why Eric & Ernie STILL bring me sunshine
Victoria Wood first thought ten years ago of telling the story of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise before they were famous.
Richard Barber, Daily Mail, 10th December 2010Son of Compo: Tom Owen interview
His father played Compo in Last Of The Summer Wine for 26 years - but he was also a matinee star and a querulous, distant Dad. Now as the series ends for ever, Tom Owen (himself a veteran of the epic comedy) paints a revealing picture of his father Bill and asks: Why couldn't the BBC commission a decent final episode?
Richard Barber, Daily Mail, 18th July 2010