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If you've been watching TV recently you could think only one thing has happened in the last week: but we've got plenty from the world of comedy to share! Read on... |
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Harry Hill has written his autobiographyHarry Hill has written his memoirs. Harry Hill's Fight!: Thirty Years Not Quite At The Top will be published in November. |
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Paul Merton and Suki Webster to film Channel 5 motorhome seriesMarried comedians Paul Merton and Suki Webster are to film a Channel 5 series titled Motorhoming With Merton & Webster. |
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Josh Widdicombe has written his autobiographyJosh Widdicombe has written his first book. Wtching the Nineties is described as "part-childhood memoir, part-comic history of Nineties television and culture". |
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Cold Feet could return soon with specialsCold Feet could return sooner than the mooted grandparent-era tenth series, with a number of intermittent specials in discussion, star John Thomson has revealed. |
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Alleyway Chefs pilot published onlineThe pilot for Alleyway Chefs, a sitcom written and directed by Craig Ainsley, starring Alistair Green and Arnab Chanda as two restaurant chefs, has been published online. |
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Ricky Gervais to launch new podcastRicky Gervais is launching a new podcast about "being human". Absolutely Mental will feature the comic in conversation with American neuroscientist Sam Harris. |
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Ciarán Dowd films Don Rodolfo for BBC TwoCiarán Dowd has filmed a version of his critically acclaimed live show Don Rodolfo for BBC Two. It'll air on Thursday 22nd April at 10pm. |
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Meet The Richardsons set to return for Series 3Work has begun on a third series of Meet The Richardsons, Lucy Beaumont has revealed. |
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Brian & Domhnall Gleeson talk about Frank Of IrelandBrian Gleeson and Domhnall Gleeson talk about playing Frank and Doofus in Channel 4's latest sitcom, Frank Of Ireland. |
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Novelty Jukebox: Norman Wisdom - Follow A Star (1959)1959 and it is the turn of Norman Wisdom to take a spin on the Novelty Jukebox, whilst Tony Hancock is waiting in the wings to kick off the 1960s. |
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Comedy Rewind: And it's goodnight from him - saying hello again to The Two RonniesIt's now been 50 years since The Two Ronnies was first broadcast, and the celebrated sketch show - starring Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett - still has plenty of laughs and entertainment to deliver. |
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First Gig, Worst Gig: Lawrence LeungHe's read minds live from Melbourne in new show Connected, but why does Lawrence Leung owe a lot to one memory-challenged MC? |
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Rosie Jones talks about Trip HazardRosie Jones talks about her new show, Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure. She says she loved having adventures right here in the UK. |
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British Comedy Quiz #148Green Wing, a Two Ronnies sketch, and Father Ted are amongst the topics in this quiz. |
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Random 8: Stuart LawsWith his Grave New World now upon us, Stuart Laws recalls conference confusion, cetaceous cruising and an excruciating kiss. |
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TV listings |
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GuessableThe second series of the parlour game show begins. Sara Pascoe, alongside team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott, welcomes Craig Revel Horwood, Nish Kumar, Roisin Conaty, and Huge Davies into the loft. |
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A League Of Their OwnAs their latest travel adventure continues, the panel show regulars try their hand at some off-road driving at Ardvkerikie, before getting their kilts on for a Highland Games challenge. |
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TaskmasterLee Mack raises serious questions around the use of cling film, Charlotte Ritchie anoints an insect, and Jamali Maddix nearly chokes on a many-sided dessert. |
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Celebrity JuiceMaya Jama, John Barrowman, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Jordan North are the guests set to join in the panel show fun this week. |
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Meet The RichardsonsJon starts work on his dream project, a documentary about his idol, Yorkshire singer songwriter Jake Thackray - with co-host Sally Phillips. Meanwhile, Lucy attempts to reignite the passion in her marriage. |
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Frank Of IrelandA new sitcom from Domhnall and Brian Gleeson about an Irish fantasist, Frank, and his wingman, Doofus. All six episodes will be on All4 following this premiere. |
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Dating No FilterIt's a question that has dogged mankind for centuries: can romance blossom while dangling two feet off the ground? Daisy and Shivane meet for the first time and strap themselves in for an aerial fitness class. |
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Trip Hazard: My Great British AdventureAs her new series continues, Rosie Jones is joined by comedian Joe Wilkinson for a traditional seaside adventure in Whitby. |
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Have I Got News For YouThis should be fun: Line Of Duty star Adrian Dunbar is set to guest present this Friday's episode. Katherine Ryan and Tim Shipman are the guests. Last Friday's show (with David Tennant) was postponed due to news coverage. You can finally see it on BBC Two at 10pm tonight, premiering with the 45-minute version. |
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The Graham Norton ShowThe first of two compilations of highlights from the recent series. At the time of writing we haven't seen last Friday's new episode though - maybe they should be showing that instead? It gets its premiere in its usual repeat slot, tonight at 11:45pm on BBC One. |
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The Jonathan Ross ShowAlan Carr is set to appear on Ross's show on Saturday. It must be slightly odd for him now he's no longer hosting his own chat show. Jonathan also talks to boxer Anthony Joshua and Mary Poppins Returns star Emily Blunt. Rapper AJ Tracey chats and performs in the studio. |
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Jo Brand's Classic ComedyThe decade of the Rubik's Cube, shoulder pads and alternative comedy: Jo Brand takes us through some classic 80s sketches courtesy of Not The Nine O'Clock News, French & Saunders and the late, great Victoria Wood. |
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Stripper Seeks Alternative Employment - Video Contest WinnerThis sketch by Chris McCurry was the winner of our BCG Pro Video Contest for April. A male stripper is forced to find a new job... as a train conductor. |
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Forgetting your password in olden timesPassword security in the medieval times. |
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Guy who can't remember life before covid - The PinThis man really can't remember what the world used to be like. |
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I'm Not In LoveAn exclusive preview clip from I'm Not In Love, a new film available to download from today. This clip features Only Fools And Horses star Tessa Peake-Jones as the central character's pushy mother. |
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Steff Todd - The Kardashians: Keeping Up Is UPImpressionist Steff Todd takes on The Kardashians. |
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The Treason TV Show - Episode FivePub passports, the government's racism report, Line Of Duty and the gorgeous Huw Ewdards feature in the topical comedy show. |
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Posh Paint ColoursPick up a shade from Spelcock and Binge, the creme de la creme of paint merchants (est. 2018). |
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Country LinesA short mockumentary film focusing on how the violent act of motorbike crime has now spread through the UK's towns and villages. |
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Spotlight |
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Thunder In The CityOne of the more obscure comedies we've researched a full Guide to, Thunder In The City is sadly unavailable on DVD or download/stream at present, but do keep an eye out for rare TV repeats. The 1937 comedy opens in depression New York, where marketing genius Daniel Armstrong finds himself on gardening leave; his expensive, exuberant tactics ill-fitting with the downbeat, dour age. Frustrated, he sets off for England and arranges to visit relatives who are minor aristocracy, but is shocked to find them almost penniless and hoping for the success of an impending, loveless arranged marriage to bring in some much-needed funding. The witty transatlantic comic feature thus sees Armstrong pull out every trick in his sales book to turn the family's fortunes around as quickly as possible. |
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