In a bid to deter criticism that it has been failing to reflect its audience, the broadcaster has pledged that LGBT and disabled people will each make up eight per cent of all on-air and on-screen roles.

Comedy has had a well-understood purpose: to entertain, to push boundaries and to keep us honest. Historically, the court jester was the one person allowed to publicly mock the all-powerful king perched upon the golden throne. It is for this reason...

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