Category Archives: Comedy

Re:Brand

Posted on November 28, 2013 by PopLifer

Dr Who isn’t the only national icon capable of regeneration. Russell Brand has flitted between drug addict and campaigner, MTV cult, Daily Mail bette noir, widely praised journalist, Hollywood actor, best-selling author, Mr. Katy Perry, and now, political rabble-rouser. Not … Continue reading →

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“Now the story of a brilliant comedy who lost its commission and the one streaming service who had no choice but to get them back together. It’s Arrested Development.”

Posted on March 11, 2013 by PopLifer

“Now the story of a wealthy family who lost everything and the one son who had no choice but to keep them all together. It’s Arrested Development.” “Arrested Development” is a mythical beast. Like the cult sci-fi series and film, … Continue reading →

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Pop Advent Calendar Day 8: Stick this on your mantelpiece

Posted on December 8, 2012 by PopLifer

Welcome to Day 8 of our pop culture advent calendar. Every day we’re handing out a little treat in the shape of an award or recognition of something big or small in pop which has made 2012 a better place … Continue reading →

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Pop advent calendar day 5 – Chris Morris Award For Most Sorely Missed Comic Genius

Posted on December 6, 2012 by PopLifer

Welcome to Day 5 of our pop culture advent calendar. Every day we’re handing out a little treat in the shape of an award or recognition of something big or small in pop which has made 2012 a better place for … Continue reading →

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02.12.12 – Pop Lifer’s Award Advent Calendar: The sitcom-in-waiting which is finally among us

Posted on December 2, 2012 by PopLifer

Welcome to Day 2 of Pop Lifer’s advent calendar format. There is no indecipherable chunk of cheap chocolate behind these links – just 24 definitive moments that have grabbed our attention across pop culture in 2012. Yesterday, we awarded the Lady GaGa Award … Continue reading →

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The Thick of It, The West Wing and that “hopey, changey thing” – Omnigenius #3

Posted on September 14, 2012 by PopLifer

Pop Lifer is celebrating The Day Today gang’s fearsome stranglehold on most that is good in British comedy. Part 1 began where it almost all began with “The Day Today”. Part 2 delved into the strange, fascinating world of Alan … Continue reading →

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