Matt Donnelly
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Co-host of The Custard TV Podcast, occasional scribbler, wrestling fan and lapsed cinephile
Charlie Perkins from C4 says they have tried to feature new comics in the Dictionary Corner on 8 out of 10 cats does Countdown and on The Last Leg. She also notes that Mitchell and Webb were keen to feature fresher talent on their recent sketch show. #EdTVFest
August 28, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Charlie Perkins from C4 says they have tried to feature new comics in the Dictionary Corner on 8 out of 10 cats does Countdown and on The Last Leg. She also notes that Mitchell and Webb were keen to feature fresher talent on their recent sketch show. #EdTVFest
On casting Laugh One Laughing, Cat Lynch from Amazon says they don't want someone too new as they may sink, so the 'new act' may have been on the scene for the last 10 years. #EdTVFest
August 28, 2026 at 10:40 AM
On casting Laugh One Laughing, Cat Lynch from Amazon says they don't want someone too new as they may sink, so the 'new act' may have been on the scene for the last 10 years. #EdTVFest
The panel are asked why comedians still need tv now that many find an audience on YouTube. The collaborative process and the level of scale are mentioned. #EdTVFest
August 28, 2026 at 10:30 AM
The panel are asked why comedians still need tv now that many find an audience on YouTube. The collaborative process and the level of scale are mentioned. #EdTVFest
The panel are asked about cancellation of Live at the Apollo- Nana Hughes says they are looking to develop short form comedy in the same way as C4's Comedy Blaps. #EdTVFest
August 28, 2026 at 10:28 AM
The panel are asked about cancellation of Live at the Apollo- Nana Hughes says they are looking to develop short form comedy in the same way as C4's Comedy Blaps. #EdTVFest
ITV's head of scripted comedy Nana Hughes has been trying to build up the channel's slate after Kevin Lygo said at a previous #EdTVFest that they didn't need comedy as they had Corrie.
August 28, 2026 at 10:22 AM
ITV's head of scripted comedy Nana Hughes has been trying to build up the channel's slate after Kevin Lygo said at a previous #EdTVFest that they didn't need comedy as they had Corrie.
The panel are asked why shows such as SNLUK, Small Prophets and Last one Laughing have been successful. They say people want escapism and also state all 3 have been innovative in different ways. #EdTVFest
August 28, 2026 at 10:13 AM
The panel are asked why shows such as SNLUK, Small Prophets and Last one Laughing have been successful. They say people want escapism and also state all 3 have been innovative in different ways. #EdTVFest
Head writer Jonno Johnson says he wishes SNLUK due to the amount of news they could've covered in their cold open. He cites the new Prime Minister and the Count Binface saga as examples. #EdTVFest
August 28, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Head writer Jonno Johnson says he wishes SNLUK due to the amount of news they could've covered in their cold open. He cites the new Prime Minister and the Count Binface saga as examples. #EdTVFest
The cold opens are done quite close to the wire given what happens during the week newswise. They site the Melania sketch as an example. #EdTVFest
August 28, 2026 at 9:40 AM
The cold opens are done quite close to the wire given what happens during the week newswise. They site the Melania sketch as an example. #EdTVFest
Emma Sidi says the sketch where she played the shopping channel host with gross fingers was based on the fact that she had gross fingers several weeks prior. #EdTVFest
August 28, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Emma Sidi says the sketch where she played the shopping channel host with gross fingers was based on the fact that she had gross fingers several weeks prior. #EdTVFest
Emma Sidi says her fave ep was the one with Jamie Dornan and says one sketch was cut during dress rehearsal with the two of them on a Loose Women type show which featured Dornan blowing bubbles. #EdTVFest
August 28, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Emma Sidi says her fave ep was the one with Jamie Dornan and says one sketch was cut during dress rehearsal with the two of them on a Loose Women type show which featured Dornan blowing bubbles. #EdTVFest
Jack Shep says his fave sketch that didn't make it was a group of friends trying to convince their friend not to break up with their boyfriend who is a blob as he works at Jo Malone. #EdTVFest
August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Jack Shep says his fave sketch that didn't make it was a group of friends trying to convince their friend not to break up with their boyfriend who is a blob as he works at Jo Malone. #EdTVFest
The deadline for receiving writing packages was the week the pope died and there were numerous sketches received about the pope's death. #EdTVFest
August 28, 2026 at 9:20 AM
The deadline for receiving writing packages was the week the pope died and there were numerous sketches received about the pope's death. #EdTVFest
Every cast member and host has a wig that looks like their real hair so it can be snatched off quickly to apply hair and makeup for the sketches. #EdTVFest
August 28, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Every cast member and host has a wig that looks like their real hair so it can be snatched off quickly to apply hair and makeup for the sketches. #EdTVFest