A+E Networks’ History Asks ‘Why Does Everyone Hate The English?’ With Comedian Al Murray – Edinburgh
Exclusive: Why does everyone hate the English? That’s the question being posed by British comedian Al Murray in a five-part series for A+E Networks’ History.
The British pay broadcaster has ordered Al Murray: Why Does Everyone Hate The English? from Last Week Tonight with John Oliver producer Avalon.
The comedian, famous for his Pub Landlord alter ego, will find out what lies behind England’s greatest feuds with its closest neighbours: Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Germany and France. Each episode will see Murray partner with a local comedian and proud patriot – Antoine de Caunes in France, Henning Wehn in Germany, Fred MacAulay in Scotland, Elis James in Wales and Andrew Maxwell in Ireland – to explore stories of historic battles, massacres, riots and revolutions that have set the tone for our modern relationships with our closest neighbours.
The series, which will debut in the autumn, is directed by Top Gear’s Andrew Fettis,...
The British pay broadcaster has ordered Al Murray: Why Does Everyone Hate The English? from Last Week Tonight with John Oliver producer Avalon.
The comedian, famous for his Pub Landlord alter ego, will find out what lies behind England’s greatest feuds with its closest neighbours: Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Germany and France. Each episode will see Murray partner with a local comedian and proud patriot – Antoine de Caunes in France, Henning Wehn in Germany, Fred MacAulay in Scotland, Elis James in Wales and Andrew Maxwell in Ireland – to explore stories of historic battles, massacres, riots and revolutions that have set the tone for our modern relationships with our closest neighbours.
The series, which will debut in the autumn, is directed by Top Gear’s Andrew Fettis,...
- 8/22/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Police Academy star Michael Winslow has been confirmed as one of the latest additions to the Altitude comedy festival bill. The comedian, who incorporates his ability to make realistic sound effects into his shows, will perform at the opening night gala on Monday, March 26 and on Wednesday, March 28. Never Mind the Buzzcocks regular Phill Jupitus will also join comedians such as former Mock the Week star Frankie Boyle, Jimmy Carr and Al Murray at the Austrian ski resort of Mayrhofen this March. Comedian Andrew Maxwell, who curates Altitude, said: "I can't believe we are announcing someone from Police Academy. Police Academy! Michael Winslow (more)...
- 12/9/2011
- by By Kate Goodacre
- Digital Spy
Day 41
Caoimhe is gone. And good riddance. Never have I hated a countryman so much since Andrew Maxwell let the team down. She was bitchy, boring and devious. The world will turn without her.
Josie’s recent problem with Caoimhe was blown out of proportion and the result of a woman becoming obsessed by her love/like/hate relationship with John James (delete as applicable to the day). And on some levels I do feel that Josie needed to drop it a long time ago. But the problem is, Caoimhe knew she did something stupid by flirting with Jj and rather than tackle the problem head on she weasled away from the responsibility. Her efforts to avoid the situation were so deepset that she even threw up in the bathroom out of sheer embarrassment.
She has left to carry on her crazy love for the infamous “Dave” outside of the house.
Caoimhe is gone. And good riddance. Never have I hated a countryman so much since Andrew Maxwell let the team down. She was bitchy, boring and devious. The world will turn without her.
Josie’s recent problem with Caoimhe was blown out of proportion and the result of a woman becoming obsessed by her love/like/hate relationship with John James (delete as applicable to the day). And on some levels I do feel that Josie needed to drop it a long time ago. But the problem is, Caoimhe knew she did something stupid by flirting with Jj and rather than tackle the problem head on she weasled away from the responsibility. Her efforts to avoid the situation were so deepset that she even threw up in the bathroom out of sheer embarrassment.
She has left to carry on her crazy love for the infamous “Dave” outside of the house.
- 7/20/2010
- by Aaron
Day 41
Caoimhe is gone. And good riddance. Never have I hated a countryman so much since Andrew Maxwell let the team down. She was bitchy, boring and devious. The world will turn without her.
Josie’s recent problem with Caoimhe was blown out of proportion and the result of a woman becoming obsessed by her love/like/hate relationship with John James (delete as applicable to the day). And on some levels I do feel that Josie needed to drop it a long time ago. But the problem is, Caoimhe knew she did something stupid by flirting with Jj and rather than tackle the problem head on she weasled away from the responsibility. Her efforts to avoid the situation were so deepset that she even threw up in the bathroom out of sheer embarrassment.
She has left to carry on her crazy love for the infamous “Dave” outside of the house.
Caoimhe is gone. And good riddance. Never have I hated a countryman so much since Andrew Maxwell let the team down. She was bitchy, boring and devious. The world will turn without her.
Josie’s recent problem with Caoimhe was blown out of proportion and the result of a woman becoming obsessed by her love/like/hate relationship with John James (delete as applicable to the day). And on some levels I do feel that Josie needed to drop it a long time ago. But the problem is, Caoimhe knew she did something stupid by flirting with Jj and rather than tackle the problem head on she weasled away from the responsibility. Her efforts to avoid the situation were so deepset that she even threw up in the bathroom out of sheer embarrassment.
She has left to carry on her crazy love for the infamous “Dave” outside of the house.
- 7/20/2010
- by Aaron
Montreal -- Montreal's Just for Laughs comedy festival wrapped its English-language industry showcase over the weekend without U.S. network talent scouts pulling out their wallets.
As in recent years, performing comics secured hearty applause and the occasional standing ovation at comedy's Woodstock, with possible deal-making to follow down the road after meetings back in Los Angeles or New York.
The big stage in Montreal as ever was the twice-nightly galas at the St. Denis Theatre, hosted Saturday night by Steve Martin, who brought his banjo and his Steep Canyon Rangers bluegrass band.
"It feels good to be doing something purely for the money," Martin joked while making his first-ever Just for Laughs appearance.
Dane Cook was a late and unpublicized addition to the gala bill, at the request of Martin.
"No one expected Cook, so it really surprised and delighted the (St. Denis) audience," Just for Laughs COO Bruce Hills said Sunday.
As in recent years, performing comics secured hearty applause and the occasional standing ovation at comedy's Woodstock, with possible deal-making to follow down the road after meetings back in Los Angeles or New York.
The big stage in Montreal as ever was the twice-nightly galas at the St. Denis Theatre, hosted Saturday night by Steve Martin, who brought his banjo and his Steep Canyon Rangers bluegrass band.
"It feels good to be doing something purely for the money," Martin joked while making his first-ever Just for Laughs appearance.
Dane Cook was a late and unpublicized addition to the gala bill, at the request of Martin.
"No one expected Cook, so it really surprised and delighted the (St. Denis) audience," Just for Laughs COO Bruce Hills said Sunday.
- 7/18/2010
- by By Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Happy Endings Productions' 'The Panel' returns to our screens this week for a seven week run. The ninth series welcomes a new host in the shape of economist and journalist David McWilliams (Addicted to Money). 'The Panel' is directed by Pat Cowap (Saturday Night with Miriam) and produced by Seamus Cassidy (The Podge and Rodge Show). New frontman McWilliams will be joined by regular panellists Colin Murphy (The Blizzard of Odd), Neil Delamere (Republic of Telly), Andrew Maxwell (Comedy Cuts) and Mairead Farrell (The Ultimate Guide to Everything). Actress Holly White (Dan and Becs) also makes her debut this series.
- 11/4/2009
- IFTN
Pj Harvey and Chic featuring Nile Rogers have been confirmed for this year's Camp Bestival. Other acts on the bill include Mercury Rev, Bon Iver, Roots Manuva, The Cuban Brothers and Candi Staton. DJ's Erol Alkan, Zane Lowe, Scratch Perverts and Annie Mac and comics Marcus Brigstocke, Frankie Boyle, Phil Jupitus and Andrew Maxwell have also been announced. The lineup was revealed in a video by comedienne Su Pollard as her famous Hi-De-Hi character Peggy. (more)...
- 2/5/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
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