British comedy. For years, it has amused and sometimes bemused audiences with its often dry and frequently out-there humor that's either understood and swiftly adored or ditched quicker than a dead parrot. That said, it's certainly had (and continues to have) a huge impact on the shape and overall direction of modern comedy. From the surrealist gags of "Monty Python's Flying Circus" to the painfully awkward realism of "The Office," British comedy series have helped pave the way towards what we now consider the stuff that tickles our funny bones best.
That said, for every David Brent, there are countless other characters -- and their accompanying shows -- that fly under the radar and go criminally unnoticed by international eyes. While British broadcasting may only feature five primary terrestrial channels, its output is large, varied, and colorfully eclectic, with a number of series deserving of far more praise than one nation alone can offer.
That said, for every David Brent, there are countless other characters -- and their accompanying shows -- that fly under the radar and go criminally unnoticed by international eyes. While British broadcasting may only feature five primary terrestrial channels, its output is large, varied, and colorfully eclectic, with a number of series deserving of far more praise than one nation alone can offer.
- 1/12/2023
- by Simon Bland
- Slash Film
Paul Weedon chats to Brian Limond, aka Limmy, about comedy, gallows humour, and new book, Daft Wee Stories. Strong swearing ahead...
Warning: the following contains frequent strong swearing and content some readers may find er, offensive.
With a cult following that would make even the most mainstream of comedians jealous, Brian Limond, better known to his legion of fans as Limmy, has spent the past decade and a half building a reputation as one of the strangest, most bafflingly brilliant comedians currently working. With the release of his new book, Daft Wee Stories, we sat down for a lengthy chat with Glesga’s favourite son.
“I love saying terrible things,” Limmy exclaims with a wry smile. “Things that I think are terrible and I’ve gotten in to trouble in the past – just hearing it come out of my mouth or seeing it typed and seeing it out there – something...
Warning: the following contains frequent strong swearing and content some readers may find er, offensive.
With a cult following that would make even the most mainstream of comedians jealous, Brian Limond, better known to his legion of fans as Limmy, has spent the past decade and a half building a reputation as one of the strangest, most bafflingly brilliant comedians currently working. With the release of his new book, Daft Wee Stories, we sat down for a lengthy chat with Glesga’s favourite son.
“I love saying terrible things,” Limmy exclaims with a wry smile. “Things that I think are terrible and I’ve gotten in to trouble in the past – just hearing it come out of my mouth or seeing it typed and seeing it out there – something...
- 7/29/2015
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Odd List Louisa Mellor 19 Dec 2013 - 07:00
We’ve scanned the UK TV schedules over the next fortnight and circled a few new Christmas programmes you may enjoy…
Despite this being the time of year when television repeats aren't just tolerated, but welcome (if at no point in the next fortnight does Dermot Morgan get lost in a department store underwear aisle, or a snowman ride a motorbike through a Sussex field, then it just won't feel like Christmas), we've gone for brand new shows in the list below.
There's a selection of new drama, comedy and a few other bits and pieces you may wish to circle in your festive TV listings magazine... Merry Christmas.
Drama Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor
What is it? It's Doctor Who. Do you need to know anything else?
What’s this one about? This one-hour special is Matt Smith's farewell episode as the Doctor,...
We’ve scanned the UK TV schedules over the next fortnight and circled a few new Christmas programmes you may enjoy…
Despite this being the time of year when television repeats aren't just tolerated, but welcome (if at no point in the next fortnight does Dermot Morgan get lost in a department store underwear aisle, or a snowman ride a motorbike through a Sussex field, then it just won't feel like Christmas), we've gone for brand new shows in the list below.
There's a selection of new drama, comedy and a few other bits and pieces you may wish to circle in your festive TV listings magazine... Merry Christmas.
Drama Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor
What is it? It's Doctor Who. Do you need to know anything else?
What’s this one about? This one-hour special is Matt Smith's farewell episode as the Doctor,...
- 12/17/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Richard Wilson was honoured for his contribution to television and film at the 2013 BAFTA Scotland Awards.
David Tennant handed the One Foot in the Grave star his special prize at Glasgow's Radisson Blu Hotel last night (November 17).
Wilson said of his achievement: "Three words keep swimming on to my radar. And those words are, 'chuffed to buggery'.
"I seem to have been elevated among the giants of the Scottish stage. Somewhere between Ewan McGregor and the Krankies."
Kirsty Wark was recognised for her broadcasting work, while Rockstar North was awarded the 'Special Award for Achievement' prize for Grand Theft Auto V.
Peter Mullan took home the 'Best TV Actor' award for his role in Channel 4's The Fear, while George MacKay won 'Best Film Actor' for his part in For Those In Peril, which also won 'Best Film'.
Brian Limond won the 'Comedy/Entertainment Programme' award for Limmy's Show.
David Tennant handed the One Foot in the Grave star his special prize at Glasgow's Radisson Blu Hotel last night (November 17).
Wilson said of his achievement: "Three words keep swimming on to my radar. And those words are, 'chuffed to buggery'.
"I seem to have been elevated among the giants of the Scottish stage. Somewhere between Ewan McGregor and the Krankies."
Kirsty Wark was recognised for her broadcasting work, while Rockstar North was awarded the 'Special Award for Achievement' prize for Grand Theft Auto V.
Peter Mullan took home the 'Best TV Actor' award for his role in Channel 4's The Fear, while George MacKay won 'Best Film Actor' for his part in For Those In Peril, which also won 'Best Film'.
Brian Limond won the 'Comedy/Entertainment Programme' award for Limmy's Show.
- 11/18/2013
- Digital Spy
For Those in Peril and Screen Star of Tomorrow George Mackay picked up top awards.Scroll down for full list of winners
Paul Wright’s For Those In Peril, about a young man in a Scottish fishing village reeling after a tragic accident, did the double at the BAFTA Scotland Awards 2013 last night.
At a ceremony in Glasgow, honouring both Scottish productions as well as Scottish talent working in other UK productions, lead actor George Mackay picked up the coveted best actor/actress in film award.
The film, which was selected for Cannes Critics’ Week, also won best film beating competition from documentary Fire in the Night and ganger feature The Wee Man.
However, both runners-up picked up separate awards with Fire In the Night winning best single documentary and The Wee Man picking up the BAFTA Scotland Cineworld Audience Award, voted for by the public.
Emma Davie and Morag Mckinnon both collected the best director award for...
Paul Wright’s For Those In Peril, about a young man in a Scottish fishing village reeling after a tragic accident, did the double at the BAFTA Scotland Awards 2013 last night.
At a ceremony in Glasgow, honouring both Scottish productions as well as Scottish talent working in other UK productions, lead actor George Mackay picked up the coveted best actor/actress in film award.
The film, which was selected for Cannes Critics’ Week, also won best film beating competition from documentary Fire in the Night and ganger feature The Wee Man.
However, both runners-up picked up separate awards with Fire In the Night winning best single documentary and The Wee Man picking up the BAFTA Scotland Cineworld Audience Award, voted for by the public.
Emma Davie and Morag Mckinnon both collected the best director award for...
- 11/18/2013
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
For Those in Peril and Screen Star of Tomorrow George Mackay picked up top awards.Scroll down for full list of winners
Paul Wright’s For Those In Peril, about a young man in a Scottish fishing village reeling after a tragic accident, did the double at the BAFTA Scotland Awards 2013 last night.
At a ceremony in Glasgow, honouring both Scottish productions as well as Scottish talent working in other UK productions, lead actor George Mackay picked up the coveted best actor/actress in film award.
The film, which was selected for Cannes Critics’ Week, also won best film beating competition from documentary Fire in the Night and ganger feature The Wee Man.
However, both runners-up picked up separate awards with Fire In the Night winning best single documentary and The Wee Man picking up the BAFTA Scotland Cineworld Audience Award, voted for by the public.
Emma Davie and Morag Mckinnon both collected the best director award for...
Paul Wright’s For Those In Peril, about a young man in a Scottish fishing village reeling after a tragic accident, did the double at the BAFTA Scotland Awards 2013 last night.
At a ceremony in Glasgow, honouring both Scottish productions as well as Scottish talent working in other UK productions, lead actor George Mackay picked up the coveted best actor/actress in film award.
The film, which was selected for Cannes Critics’ Week, also won best film beating competition from documentary Fire in the Night and ganger feature The Wee Man.
However, both runners-up picked up separate awards with Fire In the Night winning best single documentary and The Wee Man picking up the BAFTA Scotland Cineworld Audience Award, voted for by the public.
Emma Davie and Morag Mckinnon both collected the best director award for...
- 11/18/2013
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe will return to BBC Two in early 2014.
The series will follow Brooker's annual hour-long Christmas and New Year roundup Charlie Brooker's 2013 Wipe.
"Whether it's news, or film, TV, or Twitter, if it's making the agenda and it's worth pointing a finger and laughing at Charlie will tackle it," said producers.
"And if there's nothing to tackle, then expect lengthy chunks on the worst adverts or most pointless events."
Doug Stanhope returns to the show, as do the show's own Philomena Cunk and Barry S**tpeas, in addition to brand-new contributors Brian Limond and Jake Yapp.
The show is written and presented by Brooker, with Annabel Jones and Nick Vaughan-Smith as executive producer and Ali Marlow as series producer.
The series will follow Brooker's annual hour-long Christmas and New Year roundup Charlie Brooker's 2013 Wipe.
"Whether it's news, or film, TV, or Twitter, if it's making the agenda and it's worth pointing a finger and laughing at Charlie will tackle it," said producers.
"And if there's nothing to tackle, then expect lengthy chunks on the worst adverts or most pointless events."
Doug Stanhope returns to the show, as do the show's own Philomena Cunk and Barry S**tpeas, in addition to brand-new contributors Brian Limond and Jake Yapp.
The show is written and presented by Brooker, with Annabel Jones and Nick Vaughan-Smith as executive producer and Ali Marlow as series producer.
- 11/5/2013
- Digital Spy
Feature Jake Laverde 17 Jun 2013 - 07:25
As BBC Three airs The Best of Limmy's Show tonight, find out why Scotland's comic champion is well worth your time...
The name Brian Limond will probably have the majority of those reading this scratching thier heads. But under his nickname Limmy, he's been quietly producing the finest pitch-black, and most importantly, funny comedy of the past decade. Until now, his excellent series has only been broadcast in Scotland. But it's been enough to earn him cameos in Charlie Brooker's 2011 Wipe and The It Crowd. Plus he counts comedy luminaries Graham Linehan, Matt Lucas and Stewart Lee as fans.
Released daily for three months in 2006, podcast Limmy's World Of Glasgow established Limond's unique world view. Though his website, www.limmy.com had been online since 2000, this was the first time he made his voice heard. The podcast explored several deeply flawed and nuanced...
As BBC Three airs The Best of Limmy's Show tonight, find out why Scotland's comic champion is well worth your time...
The name Brian Limond will probably have the majority of those reading this scratching thier heads. But under his nickname Limmy, he's been quietly producing the finest pitch-black, and most importantly, funny comedy of the past decade. Until now, his excellent series has only been broadcast in Scotland. But it's been enough to earn him cameos in Charlie Brooker's 2011 Wipe and The It Crowd. Plus he counts comedy luminaries Graham Linehan, Matt Lucas and Stewart Lee as fans.
Released daily for three months in 2006, podcast Limmy's World Of Glasgow established Limond's unique world view. Though his website, www.limmy.com had been online since 2000, this was the first time he made his voice heard. The podcast explored several deeply flawed and nuanced...
- 6/17/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
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