Taylor Herring » Comedy PR

Comedy PR: Russell Brand DVD Launch at HMV

James — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:34:55 +0000

LONDON, Monday 2nd November 2009: Russell Brand, launches his new DVD, ‘’Scandalous – Live at the O2′ with an exclusive signing session at HMV’s flagship Oxford Street store in London’s West End on Friday 13th November 2009.

Russell will be taking questions from the floor on broadcasting law, sexual health and other topics in which he is an expert. No time wasters please.

After which Russell will remain in the store to meet fans and sign copies of the new DVD – officially released through 4DVD on Monday 9th November 2009.

‘Scandalous – Live at the O2′ will be his first live DVD in two years and features fresh material inspired by the Sachsgate scandal and brings Brand’s first hand account of the media storm that followed his actions with Jonathan Ross on the BBC Radio 2 show.

Due to limited time available please note that access to meet Russell will be strictly limited. Wristbands for entry to this event will be available from the store on the day of the event from 9.00 am on a first come first served basis, one per customer only, no reservations.

Argumental Returns For A Second Series

James — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:58:36 +0000

Argumental, the sharpest debate show on TV, hosted by John Sergeant, is back for a second series on Dave, the home of witty banter.

The top rating panel game will once again see resident team captains Marcus Brigstocke and Rufus Hound battle to get to the heart of arguments with more cutting witticisms and off-the-cuff comments.

Argumental premieres on Dave on 23 March for a 12 week run.

Team captains Marcus Brigstocke and Rufus Hound are available for interviews. For more information contact nicola.dann@taylorherring.com

Pulling Returns for Comedy Special

James — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:51:13 +0000

Following two critically acclaimed series, BBC Three’s hit BAFTA-nominated comedy Pulling returns for a one-off special episode in May (TBC).

A dark, intelligent, cutting edge comedy, Pulling is an acutely observed series that takes a long, hard look at sex, love and friendship – not to mention what you do when you don’t recognize the person you’ve woken up with.

Following the turbulent lives and loves of three friends who are bored but have high aspirations, Donna (Comedy Award-winning, Sharon Horgan – Free Agents, Annually Retentive, Angelo’s), man-devourer Karen (Tanya Franks – Eastenders, Family Affairs) and recreational stalker Louise (Rebekah Staton – No Heroics, Tess of the D’Urbervilles, Jane Eyre). Paul Kaye (Dennis Pennis, Strutter), will also return as Karen’s on/off boyfriend, Billy – who stumbles back in to her life by mistake and ends up making a huge impact.

For further information contact Ashley.charles@taylorherring.com

The Inbetweeners: New Series and New DVD

James — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:44:21 +0000

Following the huge success of the first series, the award-winning The Inbetweeners is returning to E4 in April and is back with more mishaps, embarrassing attempts to pull and the vital adult initiation – to lose their virginity and become men. The DVD of series 2 and the Box Set are both released on 11th May.

The series was voted the Best New British Television Comedy at the 2008 British Comedy Awards, and continues where the first series left off. Centered at Rudge Park comprehensive school, four dysfunctional friends are all desperately trying to work out how to fit in.

Over the six episodes, the lads attempt to assert their maturity in a clubbing trip to London. The French exchange student is a bit too much of a threat, and they endure the infamous sociology and geography field trip to Swanage in the hope of finding the legendary Swanage ‘MILF’. Work experience week sets up new challenges for Will and Neil and even the underage disco proves socially fatal for them. Facing new tests everyday they also have to deal with the day-to-day traumas of teenage life, families and exams.

For all enquiries please contact Louisa.bradshaw@taylorherring.com

Futurama News

James — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:15:01 +0000

Off we go, into the wild green yonder! The fourth and final feature-length epic of the animated sci-fi comedy Futurama when Futurama: Into The Wild Green Yonder lands on DVD and Blu-ray on 23rd February.

Joining the saga this time are illusionist Penn Jillette, hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg and Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane. In addition, fans of the series will finally discover the truth about ‘Number 9 Man’, a mysterious character from the earliest days of the series.

For further information contact kate.arrowsmith@taylorherring.com

Plus One

James — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:44:56 +0000

Following the success of the pilot as part of Channel 4’s Comedy Showcase last year comes a brand new series Plus One, released on DVD on Monday 9th February 2009.

Starring Daniel Mays (Vera Drake, Atonement) in the lead role, Plus One follows the escapades of hapless Rob Black, an unlucky-in-love 30-something whose girlfriend Linsey leaves him to marry Duncan from Blue. The happy couple, played by Miranda Raison (Spooks) and Duncan James, extend Rob an invitation to their wedding with a “plus one.”

Throughout the series, Rob is out to settle a score, trying to find a beautiful girl to accompany him to the nuptials and outshine the happy couple. But the path of “true love” never did run smooth, and he stumbles from one disaster to the next in his quest for that dream date.

Please contact laura.mcturk@taylorherring.com

Hot New Comedy: Beehive

James — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:31:13 +0000

From the production company behind award-winning series The Catherine Tate Show and Benidorm comes Beehive, a brand new all-female sketch show written by and starring four of the most exciting and up-coming comediennes in the UK, released on DVD on Monday 9th February 2009.

This hilarious six-part E4 series draws its inspiration from the world of celebrity, film, history and the downright weird in a distinctive yet warm-hearted collection of sketches. From playing a kooky cast of characters to delving into the peculiarities of their imaginary flat-share, the girls, Sarah Kendall, Barunka O’Shaughnessy, Clare Thompson and Alice Lowe take the viewer on a trip through a comic land where nothing is off limits.

Please contact ashley.gerrie@taylorherring.com