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Tony Harrison obituary

Outspoken poet and dramatist admired for his stage adaptations, including The Mysteries

The Guardian - UK

Peter Vincent obituary

Scriptwriter who co-created Sorry!, worked with the Two Ronnies and collaborated with Dave Allen

The Guardian - UK

Barry Cryer: Same Time Tomorrow? review – a life full of laughter

The late comedian’s son, Bob Cryer, offers an intimate and astute portrait of his father’s skill and wit, and the vulnerability beneath

The Guardian - UK

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Celebrity deaths 2022: The famous faces who have passed away this year

As we lived through another extraordinary year, 2022 has dealt many sad blows

Manchester Evening News

Russ Abbot living as a recluse 'because his shows no longer air', claims Les Dennis

Veteran comedian Russ Abbot is said to be 'hurt' his hit shows no longer grace TV screens across the country and has given up on showbiz completely, according to pal Les Dennis

Daily Mirror

Mark Thomas: Black and White review – soft targets and hard feelings

The political comedian’s new touring show takes on Liz Truss and the Tories but too often swaps subtlety for stridency

The Guardian - UK

I’m Sorry, I [Still] Haven’t a Clue … how radio’s smuttiest show has beaten the censors for 50 years

Innuendo, tone-deaf singing and dreadful wages: as the cherished BBC panel game celebrates its half century, we look back at its finest moments – and its future

The Guardian - UK

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Londoner’s Diary: Writers’ frustration at men’s reading habits

In today’s Diary: a name change for male readers? / Iris Murdoch’s beermats / Clara Amfo and a tough Valentine’s / A plaque for Barry Cryer / Bread and mice in Parliament / Writers’ Guild Awards

Evening Standard

Barry Cryer: Prolific light entertainment writer and elder statesman of comedy

With a career spanning half a century, Barry Cryer worked with many of the greats of comedy, TV and radio

The Independent UK

Piers Morgan makes brutal swipe at MasterChef's Jay Rayner over Barry Cryer tribute

Former Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan didn't hold back as he called Jay Rayner a 'pompous a**e' after he refused to make a television tribute to late comedian Barry Cryer following his death

Daily Mirror

How ‘partygate’ got my blood pumping after surgery

Brief letters: Low blood pressure | Barry Cryer | Country diaries | Liz Truss

The Guardian - UK

Barry Cryer's family share why the late star 'hated' being called a national treasure

After King of Comedy Barry Cryer's death earlier this week, the late star's son has been sharing some hilarious anecdotes and stories with the Mirror about the quick-witted comedian

Daily Mirror

Barry Cryer's heartbroken family say late comedian was 'making jokes until the end'

Writer, actor and comedian Barry Cryer - known for working with icons of the entertainment industry - including Tommy Cooper, Les Dawson and Bob Hope - has died at the age of 86

Daily Mirror

Barry Cryer was cheeky, kind and a canny engineer of comedy

A generous-hearted jokesmith, Cryer created laughs for generations of comics, was a consummate performer and had a lifelong commitment to wit

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The Independent UK

Barry Cryer regularly returned to theatre where he first performed in 1956

The writer appeared on stage, screen and radio throughout his illustrious career but “never forgot his roots”.

The Independent UK

Monty Python’s John Cleese joins tributes to his ‘old friend’ Barry Cryer

The comedy writer and performer, who had a career spanning seven decades, has died aged 86.

The Guardian - UK

Barry Cryer obituary

Quick-witted, inventive comedian and writer who was a longstanding panellist on BBC Radio 4’s I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue

The Independent UK

Comedy legend Barry Cryer shared ‘amazing’ tales about his life at the local pub

The comedy star, who had a career spanning seven decades, has died aged 86.

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The Independent UK

Barry Cryer’s best punchlines from throughout the years

The comedy writer and performer was well known for his parrot jokes.

Daily Record

Barry Cryer dies aged 86 as tributes for legendary comedian pour in from celebrity friends

The writer, actor and comedian Barry Cryer - known for working with icons of the entertainment industry - including Tommy Cooper, Les Dawson and Bob Hope - has died at the age of 86

The Independent UK

World of comedy pays tribute to ‘inimitable gag-cannon’ Barry Cryer

The comedy star, who has died aged 86, has been remembered by comedians and celebrities.

Evening Standard

Londoner’s Diary: Farewell to Barry Cryer, master of quickfire gags

THE LONDONER is very sad to learn of the death of Barry Cryer, announced this morning. He was a frequent presence in these pages.

Daily Mirror

Barry Cryer's hilarious television moments as the comic legend dies aged 86

Legendary comedy writer and actor Barry Cryer has died 'peacefully and surrounded by family' at the age of 86

The Independent UK

Family of Barry Cryer pay tribute to ‘brilliant and mischievous’ comedy veteran

During his seven-decade career, Cryer appeared on stage, screen and radio and penned jokes for countless household names.

Manchester Evening News

Comedian and writer Barry Cryer dies, aged 86

He is most known for his collaborations on the BBCs The Frost Report

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