'We hone what makes writers unique and original'
Channel 4's Phil Clarke on a year of comedy
08/05/2014 … At the end of 2012, Phil Clarke joined Channel 4 as head of comedy from programme-makers Objective.
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Thu 08 May 2014
Wed 16 April 2014
'He reminds me of Homer Simpson'
Warren United's stars talk about the new ITV animation
16/04/2014 … The new animated sitcom, Warren United, revolves around Warren Kingsley, an overweight kitchen salesman, family man and fervent fan of struggling football club…
Tue 15 April 2014
'He reminds me of being eight, before I worried about what was cool'
Ricky Gervais on the return of Derek Noakes
15/04/2014 … Somewhere between David Brent and Derke Noakes – around Andy Milman time – Ricky Gervais started to make the jump from cynicism and irony to kindness and honesty.
Tue 08 April 2014
'I'm the typer, he's the pacer'
Cardinal Burns reveal their sketch comedy secrets on the eve of their second series.
08/04/2014 … Bafta nominated for their first series on E4, Cardinal Burns have upgraded to Channel 4 for their second.
Win limited Inside No 9 signed posters
08/04/2014 … Inside No 9, the anthology of dark comic takes from Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, have just been released – and we have three copies to give away.
'It's time to give Python one last shake up'
Michael Palin speaks to Jay Richardson
08/04/2014 … Michael Palin will be touring the UK with his first one-man stage show, Travelling To Work, from September, coinciding with publication of his third volume of diaries…
Mon 07 April 2014
© John Claridge Cooper in close-up
Portraits of Tommy, 30 years after his death
07/04/2014 … These dramatic close-up pictures of Tommy Cooper are published in an exclusive new booklet to mark the 30th anniversary of his death.
Fri 04 April 2014
Can Jason Manford save the comedy circuit?
He's setting up a new chain of clubs – and here's why
04/04/2014 … The comedy club circuit is, by all accounts, in crisis.