Forget fame, a comedian's life is for living, says Max Dickins
01/07/2013 … At last year’s Chortle Conference, Free Fringe founder Peter Buckley-Hill told the audience of wannabes: ‘Some of you are probably sat there thinking you’ll…
Comedy writers defend TV execs
01/07/2013 … Some of Britain’s top comedy writers have leapt to the defence of TV executives, amid a barrage of accusations about meddling and incompetence.
30/06/2013 … Yes, there are a lot of festivals in the comedy week ahead.
Another comedy writer blasts TV executives
30/06/2013 … A comedy writer has vowed never to work in TV again – after meddling BBC executives ruined his sitcom script.
Linda's archive starts a stand-up library
30/06/2013 … Linda Smith’s personal archive has been donated to the University of Kent – kickstarting a special collection of stand-up material.
Stand-up to star in cop sitcom
30/06/2013 … Daniel Rigby is set to star in his own sitcom as an undercover cop.
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