Making A Stand

Five more years

Five more years

Hearing that the Conservatives were heading for a majority was a blow, hearing David Cameron speak was worse. Suddenly I was struck by the soul-destroying reality of another five years with that swollen gland-faced prick. Now I’m in an Uptown Funk.…

9 things we learned from the Craft of Comedy Conference

9 things we learned from the Craft of Comedy Conference

Here's our report from the writing conference in Llandudno.…

20 Years of Ted

20 Years of Ted

"When most cultural icons tend to come and go, it’s important to appreciate the things which have a lasting appeal."…

In praise of Inside No. 9

In praise of Inside No. 9

"Every episode manages to lodge itself in your subconscious; repeatedly flashing up in your mind like a terrifying memory you’ve tried to suppress."…

A sitcom about Cameron? He’s not funny enough

A sitcom about Cameron? He’s not funny enough

It sounds like a brilliant idea and one, in this age of selfie sticks and instant messaging, that we should excel at. And yet, there’s one question hanging over me – is this election funny enough to cover?…

Where’s my Easter specials?

Where’s my Easter specials?

"What the hell do you write about at Easter?"…

In praise of Chain Reaction

In praise of Chain Reaction

"As somebody who searches endlessly for inspiring and technically-specific podcasts about creativity, this is truly a goldmine."…

In conversation with Jerry Bucham: part 2

In conversation with Jerry Bucham: part 2

Continuing our series of informal chats about politics, democracy and the impending elections, Jerry opens up about his vision of the future. It is not just an attempt to use up column space when I’m struggling for ideas.…

My top 10 Comic Relief moments

My top 10 Comic Relief moments

It’s Comic Relief! Roll out the red noses, bake up a storm, dance yourself mental and disfigure yourself for laughs!…

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