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Sun 22 March 2009

Turning over a new leaf | Tamsin Greig on Black Books' return

Turning over a new leaf

Tamsin Greig on Black Books' return

22/03/2009 … For Black Books star Tamsin Greig, there's only one thing better than working with Dylan Moran and Bill Bailey and that's when Simon Pegg joined the cast.

All their yesterdays... | 20 years of Blackadder

All their yesterdays...

20 years of Blackadder

22/03/2009 … It looked like becoming one of the most expensive mistakes in the BBC's history.

The forgotten man of comedy? | Stanley Baxter

The forgotten man of comedy?

Stanley Baxter

22/03/2009 … Stanley Baxter is the neglected icon of British comedy, say the makers of a new tribute programme.

The true Ronnie | Returning to our screens after a self-imposed exile, Ronnie Barker talks about the highlights of his career...

The true Ronnie

Returning to our screens after a self-imposed exile, Ronnie Barker talks about the highlights of his career...

22/03/2009 … He was a star on top of his game - a staple of prime-time TV, and critically acclaimed for his unforgettable role in a groundbreaking sitcom.

Stroke of genius? | Interview: Ash Atalla

Stroke of genius?

Interview: Ash Atalla

22/03/2009 … “Growing up is a total pain in the arse, but we all have to do it at some point.

Anything goes? That's lazy | Armando Iannucci on his new satire

Anything goes? That's lazy

Armando Iannucci on his new satire

22/03/2009 … You wouldn't describe Armando Iannucci as a one-trick pony.

The G spot | Ali's director talks about their experiences in the US

The G spot

Ali's director talks about their experiences in the US

22/03/2009 … After reaching saturation point in Britain ­ to the point that no celebrity could ever be genuinely duped ­ Ali G creator Sacha Baron Cohen wisely moved to America for his next batch of high-profile victims.

Fab to be back, darling | Lumley and Saunders discuss their sitcom's return

Fab to be back, darling

Lumley and Saunders discuss their sitcom's return

22/03/2009 … Five years after downing their last Bolly, Edina Monsoon and Patsy Stone are back for another run of Absolutely Fabulous - but the new series proved a little more difficult to write than the last.

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