Possible Clues:

• Friends put up with criticism for comedy
• Bond following hit comedy
• Criticism surrounding drinks farce
• Mates brought back put up with custard-pie comedy?
• Boisterous comedy involving collisions and practical jokes
• Comedy characterised by horseplay and physical action
• Comical putting make-up on bear
• Reviews Friends for The Post as it's a farce
• Comedy with physical antics
• Initially sits on knees with instant horseplay