David Mitchell to play William Shakespeare
In a new BBC comedy by Ben Elton
02/04/2015 … David Mitchell is to star as William Shakespeare in a BBC sitcom pilot by Ben Elton.
Thu 02 April 2015
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Headliners [Melbourne 2015]
Melbourne International Comedy Festival review by Steve Bennett
02/04/2015 … Whether by accident or design, there’s a varied ethnic mix to the initial line-up of Melbourne’s US stand-up showcase Headliners, featuring a Jewish guy, an…
Susie Youssef: Owl Eyes On You
Melbourne International Comedy Festival review by Steve Bennett
02/04/2015 … Early in her show, Susie Youssef jokes with an air of ironic self-deprecation that she’s trepidatious about the show, but: ‘I don’t know why I’m nervous……
Hannah Gadsby: Donkey
Melbourne International Comedy Festival review by Steve Bennett
02/04/2015 … Mental health is an increasingly fertile ground for comedy, partly because the issue is losing its wider stigma and partly because stand-ups always want to explore,…
New sketch series from Mr Show duo
Bob Odenkirk and David Cross reunite
02/04/2015 … Mr Show creators Bob Odenkirk and David Cross are to reunite for a new sketch comedy series.
Billy Ray Cyrus to star in US sitcom
02/04/2015 … Country music star Billy Ray Cyrus is to star in his own sitcomIn Still The King, the singer behind Achy Breaky Heart will play a ‘washed-up one-hit wonder’…
Al Murray 'to sue Nigel Farage'
Libel action over Ukip chief's claims he broke election law
02/04/2015 … Al Murray is to sue Nigel Farage after the Ukip leader accused the Pub Landlord of breaking election laws.