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Dickie Henderson celebrated with centenary book & DVDComedian and early TV comedy star Dickie Henderson OBE is to be celebrated with a new book and DVD set to mark his centenary. |
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Laura Smyth pilots BBC sitcom LaunderetteStand-up Laura Smyth has created, written and stars in new BBC sitcom pilot Launderette, set in her native East London and also starring Kate Robbins, Tori Allen-Martin and Eleanor Nawal. |
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Wreck to return for Series 2Comedy horror series Wreck will return to BBC Three for a second series. |
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Am I Being Unreasonable? gets second seriesAm I Being Unreasonable?, the comedy thriller starring Daisy May Cooper, has been renewed for a second series by BBC One. |
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Bonus-packed The Young Ones coming to Blu-rayIconic early "alternative comedy" sitcom The Young Ones has been comprehensively restored for a new Blu-ray release, which is to be packed with new and unseen extra features. |
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Bloods set to return for Series 3 on SkyBloods looks set to return for a third series on Sky Comedy. |
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The John Bishop Show to return to ITVITV has confirmed that The John Bishop Show is to return for an end-of-year special, and a second series in 2023. |
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Ghosts is returning for another Christmas specialGhosts is returning for a third Christmas special, focused on a festive trip down memory lane for Pat, the creators of the hit BBC show have revealed. |
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Dave sci-fi comedy We Are Not Alone being piloted for seriesDave sci-fi comedy feature We Are Not Alone, by Ghosts creators Ben Willbond and Laurence Rickard, is a pilot for a potential series. |
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Antonia Thomas and Craig Roberts to star in Apple series Still UpStill Up, a new Apple TV+ comedy series about two insomniacs, will star Antonia Thomas and Craig Roberts. |
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Da Lei wins UK Chinese Comedy Competition 2022Da Lei, Yuchen and Gong Mo were the top three in the first UK Chinese Comedy Competition. |
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'Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled' to return for Series 7Channel Dave has confirmed that comic chat show Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled is to return for a seventh series. |
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Spitting Image cancelled by BritBoxSpitting Image has been cancelled by BritBox, impressionist Matt Forde has confirmed. |
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FYIYou might also be interested in: Mo Gilligan leads voice cast of 10 Lives; James Acaster releases music single 'no, no'; Romesh Ranganathan releases Netflix doc & World Cup Rob And Romesh Vs and Seann Walsh films "breakdown" video. |
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Comedy Rewind: Welcome to Angelo'sWe visit Sharon Horgan's little-known first sitcom creation, café ensemble Angelo's, which made it to screen in 2007 after four years in development hell. |
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Balls Etc: Bryony Byrne's Fan/Girl gives us a Freaky Cantona CallbackWhy did Fan/Girl - back for three London shows - give Balls Etc a unique freak-out at the Edinburgh Fringe? Bryony Byrne takes us back to the 90s. |
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First Gig, Worst Gig: The Delightful SausageIt's the first ever First Gig Worst Gig 2 - the burpy comeback - and who better to take the plunge than the on-tour Delightful Sausage? |
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British Comedy Quiz #226This one features: Al Murray's real name, Romesh Ranganathan's label, The World's End, School Of Hard Sums and two struggling actors. |
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TV listings |
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Question TeamMaking up Richard Ayoade's self-quizzing collective for the final episode in the series is Dane Baptiste, Angela Barnes and Lou Sanders. |
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Mel Giedroyc: UnforgivableMeera Syal gets revenge with a dirty nappy, Seann Walsh tells how he evaded the police and Maisie Adam spills the beans on an illicit encounter. |
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Frankie Boyle's New World OrderSophie Duker, Jamali Maddix, Rosie Jones and Ahir Shah are set to join Frankie Boyle for this week's news reaction. |
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The Emily Atack ShowEmily gets a terrifying glimpse into her future, meets a strange blast from the past and more. Plus, impressions of Adele, Billie Eilish, Gemma Collins and Holly Willoughby. |
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BBC New Comedy AwardsJosh Pugh hosts the sixth heat from The Box at FarGo Village, Coventry. Joining Fern Brady on the judging panel are Brummie comic Kai Samra and Black Country comedian Darren Harriott. |
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It's What She Would Have WantedA short comedy film written by and starring Holly Hall, the winner of the BBC New Comedy Digital Award 2021. It co-stars Kate Robbins and Fiona Allen, and asks "If someone close to you dies... is it always a bad thing?". |
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Never Mind The BuzzcocksIt's a World Cup football special as Greg, Daisy, Noel and Jamali are joined by Ted Lasso's Hannah Waddingham, Three Lions songwriter Ian Broudie and All Saints star Mel Blatt. |
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Rhod Gilbert's Growing PainsRhod is joined by Shirley Ballas, Toussaint Douglass and Geoff Norcott as they travel back in time to discover who geeks out over Star Wars and who was obsessed with New Labour. |
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Don't Hate The PlayazJordan Stephens is joined by guests Munya Chawawa, Aston Merrygold, Kemah Bob and Bellah along with team captains Maya Jama and Lady Leshurr. |
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Live From Barry IslandKiri Pritchard-McLean showcases the comedy of Sikisa, Annie McGrath, sketch group Tarot and Mike Bubbins. |
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TaskmasterAt the halfway point of the series, Dara O Briain finds himself baffled by a quantity of milk, John Kearns does some elaborate skipping, Munya Chawawa does some elaborate jumping, and Fern Brady walks too slowly. |
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Jamie & Harry's World Cup Challenge: Got, Got NeedA new three-part series in which Jack Whitehall challenges Jamie Redknapp and dad Harry to build a dream football team by going out and meeting players. |
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Fantasy Football LeagueJennifer Saunders and Roman Kemp are set to talk about football this time. |
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The Russell Howard HourEnvironmental activist Greta Thunberg joins Russell Howard in the studio this week. |
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Have I Got News For YouGary Neville hosts, with Maisie Adam and Richard Madeley set to be the guests joining Paul Merton and Ian Hislop. |
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The TuckersA double party in the Tuckers' houses leads to major revelations. Glyn starts a dog walking service and Peggy takes on more than she can handle. |
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I Literally Just Told YouAnother episode of the comic quiz show presented by Jimmy Carr. |
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Mock The WeekThe second of the two special episodes looking back at the 17-year history of the show as it comes to an end, featuring some of its funniest moments from recent years. |
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The Graham Norton ShowRichard Ayoade is on the show to talk about his new childrens' book (see below). Plus: Paul Mescal, Michaela Coel, Winston Duke, Emma Corrin and music from Loyle Carner. |
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Blankety BlankBradley Walsh is joined by Motsi Mabuse, Saffron Barker, Sophie Duker, Jimmy Carr, Matt Baker and Bez. |
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The Jonathan Ross ShowHarry and Jamie Redknapp appear to talk about their new Sky show (see above), plus music stars Rita Ora, Luke Evans and Paolo Nutini. |
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Wendy Craig: All The Laughs & MoreA documentary about the star of TV series such as Butterflies. Wendy is joined by her family, friends and co-stars to look back at her roles. |
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The RanganationOti Mabuse will be one of the guests set to join the comedy star this weekend, as he looks back on the week with the help of his mum and his Zoom-based focus group. |
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Vampire MissionariesA sketch about two elder vampires trying to tell people about how Dracula could enter their lives and about the different benefits of eternal life. They even have pamphlets... |
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Trick or Treat?!A magician can't catch a break in this sketch by Quirks & Foibles. |
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A Hard Act to FollowRecently dumped Lucy hires a re-enactor to workshop her failed relationship. This short film was made by a cast and crew of four in 48 hours - from conception to final delivery - as part of the 48 Hour Film Project. |
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Spotlight |
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The TuckersHaving debuted as a pilot on this date in 2018, Steve Speirs's working class sitcom set in the Welsh valleys is currently running for a third series (see above), but is deserving of much wider attention. A joyous romp through family life on the breadline (and indeed the line of the law), the ensemble cast are unwaveringly pitch-perfect in their portrayals of the characters, and the 18 episodes from the series proper are all currently available to watch on iPlayer for free. Have a look through our guide then get stuck in! |
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