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“SNL UK Is Born!”

“SNL UK Is Born!”

Tina Fey christens a new era of British TV comedy. 
‘Mock the Week’ is Back!

‘Mock the Week’ is Back!

After being axed by the BBC in 2022, the long-running satirical panel show ‘Mock the Week’ has finally been revived, albeit by the lesser-known channel TLC. 
Taskmaster Series 20 review

Taskmaster Series 20 review

Returning with its 20th series, Channel 4’s flagship comedy show Taskmaster is still living up to its well-earned reputation as one of the UK’s best current panel shows. Celebrating a landmark ten years on screen, Series 20 delivers all the eccentric, chaotic and hilarious moments an audience could hope for.
Wonka review: An almost tearful ending if it wasn’t for that Oompa Loompa

Wonka review: An almost tearful ending if it wasn’t for that Oompa Loompa

Relive your 00s childhood and become drawn in by chocolate-themed musical numbers as we watch Willy Wonka fight to make a name in Paul King’s chocolate world
In conversation with Dick and Dom: The return of Da Bungalow

In conversation with Dick and Dom: The return of Da Bungalow

They’re back, causing mayhem live on stage, reliving the 2000s glory of ‘Dick and Dom in Da Bungalow’. We sit down with the duo to discuss success, the death of CBBC and DJing at BoomTown.
‘Withnail and I’ in COVID-19

‘Withnail and I’ in COVID-19

Revisiting the cult classic ‘Withnail and I’ during lockdown provides a much needed moment of escapism and humour
Comedy shows are still caught up in class, we need to stop laughing

Comedy shows are still caught up in class, we need to stop laughing

Fuse TV’s Tom Grant explores how comedy TV has influenced and reflected British politics and class stereotypes, and asks whether we should really still be laughing
Review and Interview: Ben Elton

Review and Interview: Ben Elton

Sam James reviews and interviews comedy legend, and University of Manchester alumnus, Ben Elton
Bring Back Les Dawson

Bring Back Les Dawson

Writer Sam James remembers Les Dawson; the firm family favourite who needs to be remembered by all
The League of Gentlemen: Welcome to Royston Vasey

The League of Gentlemen: Welcome to Royston Vasey

Writer Sam James begins his series of articles looking at classic British sitcoms with a visit to Royston Vasey with The League of Gentlemen
KinoFilm Festival: In conversation with Paul Allen

KinoFilm Festival: In conversation with Paul Allen

Aisha Al-Janabi is in conversation with Paul Allen, the festival manager of KinoFilm Festival