All Comedy articles – Page 15
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NewsNida Manzoor: crew diversity a “no brainer”
We Are Lady Parts creator and Working Title’s Surian Fletcher-Jones open up on show’s inclusive set-up
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The Broadcast InterviewSteven Moffat on Douglas Is Cancelled and theatrical rejection
The Doctor Who and Sherlock scribe discusses the long route to getting his new ITV drama on screen and taking the Tardis out for another spin
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FeaturesNo joke: comedy in crisis
Top producers and broadcasters come together to discuss the current state of the genre and what can be done to ensure the laughs keep on coming
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CommentWhy our comedy roundtable was a serious business
Re-establishing the genre’s place in the mainstream was a key topic of discussion at our decent debate sponsored by Pinewood TV Studios
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NewsJennifer Saunders says BBC gave her ‘extraordinary freedom’
Ab Fab star speaks on starting out in TV - and why she sometimes ‘cringes’ at past performances
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NewsComedy creatives mull ‘embarrassment’ around popular shows
Nerys Evans, Tom Basden, Josh Cole and Robert Popper speak at BBC Comedy Festival
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NewsArmando Iannucci: Don’t fear political jokes
The Thick Of It writer says general election will be breeding ground for comedy
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NewsBBC comedy chief unveils scheme to find next big sitcom
Jon Petrie looking for ‘shows that really go for the joke jugular’
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NewsHat Trick and Mayhay land BBC3 sitcoms
Broadcaster orders new comedies while Outnumbered is coming back for Christmas special
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NewsUSG tie-up to give Fringe performers Edinburgh Festival platform
Comedy and scripted creatives will benefit from industry expertise and relationship-building
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NewsMeera Syal hails We Are Lady Parts as ‘most diverse set I’ve been on’
Comedy veteran praises creator Nida Manzoor for changing the landscape
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NewsBBC orders Motherland spin-off Amandaland
Series from Merman to focus on character portrayed by Lucy Punch
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NewsMammoth writer to pen murder mystery comedy for BBC2
Paul Doolan’s BBC Studios series will star Timothy Spall
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CommentLiz Tucker: Why are there still so few women on comedy panel shows?
Despite efforts to create gender balance, we’re still not there - and it’s not good enough to blame the unwelcoming atmosphere
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NewsC4 reveals first Playgrounds cohort
A24, Baby Cow and Boffola among indies to produce shorts for new comedy strand
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VideoTrail: We Are Lady Parts, Channel 4
Second series of Working Title TV comedy following an all-female Muslim punk band
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NewsLA Screenings: have the walled gardens been opened to the public?
Increased content availability, return of big players and Baby Reindeer effect are talking points for Hollywood showcase - but budget concerns loom
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NewsHave I Got News for You heads to US
CNN picks up Hat Trick’s long-running political comedy panel format
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NewsIn brief: C5 News special; Sorry I Didn’t Know fifth series; 1185 Films talent venture
Dan Walker to host News Special: Bad Blood
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NewsTell Me Everything writer to front C4 sexual abuse doc
Swan Films doc follows Mark O’Sullivan as he prepares sitcom