2013 Archives
Tue 28 May 2013
Film review: The Comedian
Jay Richardson on a 'sobering' portrayal of the open-mic circuit
28/05/2013 … If you're making a film about an alienated 32-year-old cut adrift in London, then the open mic comedy circuit is as good as place as any to capture and project…
Woolwich murder: Too soon?
Dutch comedy seeks laughs from killing
28/05/2013 … A Dutch comedy show as caused a stir by seeking laughs from the slaughter of soldier Lee Rigby.
What the BBC wants
New comedy chief sets out his plan
28/05/2013 … The BBC’s new head of comedy has said that the genre has a bright future, as everyone is seeking the next big comedy hit.
Mon 27 May 2013
Laughing Horse New Act Of The Year 2013 final
27/05/2013 … The Laughing Horse 'new act of the year' may want to consider a rebranding to the Laughing Horse ‘non-pro act of the year', given the range of experience on offer…
© BBC Bill Pertwee dies at 86
Another of the Dad's Army team gone
27/05/2013 … Dad's Army star Bill Pertwee has died at the age of 86.
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27/05/2013 … SOFIE HAGEN won the Laughing Horse New Act Of The Year competition on Sunday night, with Alasdair Beckett-King second and Jonny Pelham third.