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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.
Happy 100th Birthday BBC!

Happy 100th Birthday BBC!

The BBC celebrated its centenary with a week of specially-dedicated programmes
Why the BBC should think again before moving CBBC online

Why the BBC should think again before moving CBBC online

Moving CBBC to just online makes it inaccessible for kids who already are already being taught to consume TV like customers.
It’s a Sin: Youth, freedom and AIDS in 1980s London

It’s a Sin: Youth, freedom and AIDS in 1980s London

Channel 4’s newest series, It’s a Sin, is a compelling portrait of 1980s gay youth, sexual freedom and the beginnings of HIV epidemic
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
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