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James Acaster to publish book about obsessive music challenge
Friday 22nd February 2019
James Acaster is to release his second book this summer. Perfect Sound Whatever will focus on his obsession with buying music released in 2016.
Network confirms Likely Lads screening event
Wednesday 13th February 2019
Network Distributing has announced a special screening of the Likely Lads film, plus two newly recovered episodes, and a Q&A with writers Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais.
The Punning Man interview
Thursday 7th February 2019
An interview with Sean Leahy - The Punning Man on Twitter. He talks about how and why he's created The Monster Café, a book for children.
Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse to publish fishing book
Monday 4th February 2019
Following the success of their TV series Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse are to write a book together. It'll be published in May.
Dear Mr Pop Star offers an unusual insight into a Christmas classic
Wednesday 19th December 2018
An extract from the book Dear Mr Pop Star, in which the band The Waitresses write back about their hit song Christmas Wrapping.
Product news and reviews from other websites
Titania McGrath - Woke review
There will undoubtedly be concerns that the reading and disseminating of Titania McGrath's Woke will lead to radicalisation and extremism. As she warns us, "Let's not forget that Al-Qaeda started off as an improvisational sketch group." But what it will really achieve is to provide succour to those sickened of and silenced by the intolerance, hypocrisy and censoriousness of progressives. Woke is a delicious tonic for those weary of urban hipster group-think, but sturdy enough to take a stand in the culture wars. It will preach to the converted, for sure, but McGrath's laser-focused satire will demolish many a house of cards for those who haven't quite thought their way out of the stifling confines of radical leftism. If Woke does not prove their wake-up call, nothing will.
Greg Jameson, Entertainment Focus, 4th April 2019Titiana McGrath book review
But what's funny in tweets can get grinding over the length of a book, even one as concise as this, and the nagging whisper that gags at the expense of the more extreme utterances of the left are actually promoting a more unpleasant agenda of the reactionary right starts getting louder.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 26th March 2019Stan & Ollie DVD review
It's a rare example of an exceedingly gentle and alluring film, and an exuberant celebration of two of the most talented comedians the world has ever seen.
Alice Finch, Comedy To Watch, 26th March 2019An aduience with The Goodies - DVD review
If you're a devotee of The Goodies, then An Audience with the Goodies is a must-have.
Greg Jameson, Entertainment Focus, 7th March 2019Book review: My Autobiography, by Limmy
This memoir works best when Limmy faces his demons and explains how he moved past them. It's also refreshing to hear the story of a genuine self-made man, a rare TV talent who didn't attend the Royal Conservatoire or private school. But it remains a book for his fans. Those who don't find the title funny are unlikely to change their minds after reading it.
Chris McCall, The Scotsman, 26th February 2019Man About the House - Blu-ray review
Although Man About The House isn't a film to change lives, and the plot about saving the housing block is thin, it's a diverting and funny hour and a half that retains a lot of the charm of the TV series.
Greg Jameson, Entertainment Focus, 31st January 2019