Flynn reveals he resigned as Westminster leader weeks before Holyrood election Former Westminster leader Stephen Flynn made the comments at Edinburgh Fringe event Political Party with Matt Forde. Evening Standard · Aug 15
Sturgeon’s SNP book comments were a ‘mistake’, says Flynn The former Westminster leader was asked about the comments at the Edinburgh Fringe event the Political Party with Matt Forde. Evening Standard · Aug 15
Ex-BBC presenter claims Huw Edwards ‘put a stop’ to new show the day before launch Simon McCoy has opened up on the incident, which he said involved former BBC stalwart Huw Edwards The Independent UK · Aug 4
Tony Blair warns Andy Burnham ‘you are not going to be loved’ in leadership advice The former PM was talking at the Tony Blair Institute’s summer drinks in central London as Andy Burnham was effectively confirmed as Sir Keir Starmer’s replacement The Independent UK · Jul 13
Labour deputy says Farage is a threat to democracy and calls for misinformation clampdown Lucy Powell calls for tougher laws to tackle misinformation and says Reform UK has benefited from bots and troll farms The Guardian - UK · Jun 5
Man who heckled Shabana Mahmood dismisses ‘laughable’ white liberal claim Protester says he migrated from Malaysia as a child and describes home secretary’s immigration policies as cruel The Guardian - UK · Apr 28
Shabana Mahmood’s expletive was shocking. But not for the reason you think The home secretary played the victim and cynically puts the blame for her immigration plans on liberals, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams The Guardian - UK · Apr 23
Shabana Mahmood swears at hecklers over Reform UK comparison ‘Refugees welcome’ chanted by hecklers as home secretary says she refuses to be ‘put in a box’ The Independent UK · Apr 21
Shabana Mahmood swears at ‘white liberal’ hecklers over Reform remarks Home secretary accuses protesters of trying to ‘delegitimise’ concerns people have over immigration The Guardian - UK · Apr 21
'Bonjour!': Starmer makes fun of Macron's sunglasses at comedy show in London The Prime Minister tagged Macron in a post with the Top Gun reference ‘Talk to me, Goose’ Evening Standard · Jan 27
Spitting Image vs Paddington Bear: the legal spat raises interesting questions We explore what the dispute could mean for satire. Creative Bloq · Oct 31, 2025
Spitting Image comics decry lawsuit over depiction of Paddington Bear Al Murray and Matt Forde say action over portrayal as foul-mouthed drug addict is attack on freedom of expression The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2025
Cost of Edinburgh Fringe means comedy is becoming more elitist, says Matt Forde Edinburgh Festival Fringe has helped to launch the careers of numerous comedians and writers. The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025
Date set for Royal Variety Performance with tickets on sale Friday The event will be staged at the Royal Albert Hall in London on November 19. Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2025
The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025 5 new podcasts to listen to this week These are our top podcast picks.
Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024 Matt Forde at Bloomsbury Theatre review: firing on all cylinders 4/5 After extensive treatment for cancer, Forde is very much back in the game
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024 Amanda Holden defends Royal Variety Performance hosting stint after criticism The presenters co-hosted this year’s show at the Royal Albert Hall
Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2024 King ‘charming and funny’ as he attends Royal Variety Performance alone Hosts Alan Carr and Amanda Holden expressed gratitude at Charles’ attendance after the Queen had to drop out at the last minute.
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024 King laughs at British comedian’s impression of Donald Trump at Royal Variety Charles attended the show for the first time as patron of the Royal Variety charity.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2024 Matt Forde: ‘Football is medication. For an hour and a half you forget you’ve got cancer’ After life-changing surgery, the comedian, satirist and Nottingham Forest supporter was moved by the kindness and goodwill offered by his hometown club
The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2024 Surprise election forces comedians to tear up Edinburgh festival scripts For this year’s fringe, performers will be rapidly updating their shows to reflect the outcome at the ballot box
The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2023 The week in audio: Strike Force Five; British Scandal; Intrigue: The Immortals – reviews US talkshow hosts raise funds for striking staff via a rambly Zoom call; the podcast that takes on the murky British elite has a field day with Liz Truss; and Radio 4 asks if tech bros really can live for ever
The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023 Best podcasts of the week: A lighthearted look back at the disastrous Liz Truss reign In this week’s newsletter: Alice Levine and Matt Forde remember seven chaotic weeks in Westminster in the new season of British Scandal. Plus: five of the best musicals podcasts
The National (Scotland) · Aug 21, 2023 Kate Forbes backs Graham Linehan in row over Fringe show cancellation KATE Forbes has backed anti-transgender comedian Graham Linehan following a row over a Fringe show cancellation.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 21, 2023 Second coming of Jesus could happen before indyref2, Kate Forbes says KATE Forbes told an Edinburgh Fringe show that the second coming of Jesus Christ could happen before indyref2 ...