The format should give comic talents a time to shine. So why don't our flagship shows reflect the diversity of comedy in 2021? Panel shows have been a pillar of British comedy for decades. The News Quiz began in 1977 and Have I Got News for You in 1990, while 8 Out of 10 Cats debuted in 2005. Comedy has slowly become less white, straight and male " but not panel shows. Even in 2021, the format consistently fails to r…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:24AM on April 9, 2021