Making A Stand

Look who’s talking

Look who’s talking

It’s a long held belief that if you talk to yourself, you’re probably going mad. …

Writing for Newsjack

Writing for Newsjack

This week, I’ve been writing a lot of sketches. Don’t blame me; blame Newsjack with its bi-annual championing of new writers.…

Bye for now

Bye for now

It seems to me that, more and more, I’m using this column to eulogise about passed people; turning what should be a light-hearted article into an underwhelming version of those Oscars remembrance videos which, now you mention it, could be a little more dynamic anyway. …

Where did it all go?

Where did it all go?

Radio seems to be the only place for satirical people and, while they show a constant commitment to satire of every sort – from Newsjack through to The Now Show and the News Quiz, it’s a shame that this great talent can’t reach a bigger audience.…

R.I.P Charlie Phillips

R.I.P Charlie Phillips

"Charlie helped shape the tone and pace of every show he worked on, yet this sad news could so easily be overlooked."…

Thoughts on Catastrophe

Thoughts on Catastrophe

Rob Gilroy looks at Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney's new sitcom. …

In conversation with Jerry Bucham

In conversation with Jerry Bucham

As the election draws near, it seems every comedian is getting drawn into the debate, from Labour-loving Eddie Izzard to sexually aggressive anarchist Russell Brand. …

Charlie Hebdo, The Interview and our right to satirise

Charlie Hebdo, The Interview and our right to satirise

"Art is brilliance, art is a life force, art can be anything; but it is not worth killing over."…

Christmas Beans

Christmas Beans

"Watching the Christmas edition back, I knew every joke was coming, having worn the VHS out as a child, and yet I laughed as though I were a six year old again."…

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