Archive - Comedy Matters

Why do we love Victoria Wood?

This week marks 6 years since we lost Victoria Wood to her private (not secret) illness.

Apr 19, 2022 •

Elly-Mae Gadsby

Why do we dislike some characters in particular?

It’s fairly easy to see why some characters are instantly taken to our collective comedy bosom; but what makes a character unlikeable or even…

Apr 11, 2022 •

Elly-Mae Gadsby

Why are we so content to rewatch certain comedies?

We so often find ourselves relating to things we see in sitcoms; the minutiae of everyday life is comforting.

Apr 4, 2022 •

Elly-Mae Gadsby

This is Comedy Matters , a newsletter about Comedy.

Apr 4, 2022 •

Elly-Mae Gadsby

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