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Bernie Clifton to publish his autobiographyVeteran comedy entertainer Bernie Clifton is to publish his memoirs, Crackerjack To Vegas. |
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Green Wing team create police training sitcom PigletsITVX has ordered Piglets, a sitcom set in a fictional police training college, created by the writing team behind Green Wing. |
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Alison Steadman writes memoirGavin & Stacey star Alison Steadman is writing My Story, a memoir to be released in October 2024. |
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Alan Carr's sitcom Changing Ends to return for Series 2ITV has confirmed that Changing Ends, the autobiographical comedy from and starring Alan Carr, is to return for a second series. |
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Hugh Bonneville & Karen Gillan lead ITVX comedy from Steven MoffatHugh Bonneville and Karen Gillan are to star in Douglas Is Cancelled, a new comedy drama for ITVX written by Steven Moffat, his first television comedy in the two decades since Coupling. |
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Mike Wozniak to host new improv show on Radio 4Wing It, a new Radio 4 show hosted by Mike Wozniak, will see "improv legends compete alongside the form's modern all-stars". |
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Joe Kent-Walters wins BBC New Comedy Awards 2023 as Frankie MonroeJoe Kent-Walters, appearing in character as Frankie Monroe, has won the BBC New Comedy Awards 2023 competition. |
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Radio 4 to pilot sketch show You're Part Of The ProblemAbi Clarke, Aurie Styla, Ed Jones, Lola-Rose Maxwell and Stephen Buchanan will star in character-driven Radio 4 sketch show pilot You're Part Of The Problem. |
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Crybabies to present their hit show Bagbeard on Radio 4Comedy group Crybabies are adapting their hit live show Bagbeard to become a Radio 4 programme. |
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Frank Skinner hosts Radio 4 panel show One Person Found This HelpfulFrank Skinner is to host One Person Found This Helpful, a Radio 4 panel show about eccentric online reviews. |
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Scott Bennett records Radio 4 specialScott Bennett has made a stand-up special for Radio 4. Stuff focuses on his two passions in life: comedy and product design. |
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The Horne Section to tour in 2024Alex Horne and his band are due to tour again. The Horne Section's Hit Show will run between March and November 2024. |
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Schalk Bezuidenhout to tour the UK in October 2024South African comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout will tour his stand-up show Keeping Up around the UK in October 2024. |
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John Pape wins West End Old New Act of the Year 2023John Pape has won the inaugural West End Old New Act of the Year competition. The contest, for acts over the age of 35, saw twins Matthew Ali and Chris Ali coming in the runner-up spots. |
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FYIRicky Gervais special Armageddon launches on Netflix on Christmas Day; 'The Kemps: All Gold' cast revealed; Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz returns, as his book goes on sale; Tom Houghton publishes Absolute Shambles stand-up special on YouTube; and Big Boys Series 2 launches in January. |
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![]() The West End's 'triumphant' (★★★★ The Sun) magic show, UNBELIEVABLE, fuses 'jaw-dropping' (★★★★ WhatsGoodToDo) magic with illusion, sleight of hand and mind reading, playing at London's Criterion Theatre only until 7 January 2024. In a re-imagining of live magic, a company of multi-talented performers and musicians bring you an original evening of 'genuine, baffled amazement' (The I Newspaper). When you step inside the Criterion Theatre you become the beating heart of the production and after experiencing UNBELIEVABLE 'you'll believe in magic' (★★★★ Daily Mail). UNBELIEVABLE is written and directed by DERREN BROWN and the team behind his ground-breaking stage productions. |
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Such Brave Girls interviewsThe cast of Such Brave Girls - Kat Sadler, Lizzie Davidson, Louise Brealey and Paul Bazely - talk about their roles. |
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Comedy Chronicles: Oooh, I say! The kind but clever comedy of Pat CoombsPat Coombs was, for more than half a century, one of British comedy's most effective and admired supporting performers. This article traces her career. |
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First Gig, Worst Gig: Josh GlancHis best-of is about to grace Soho Theatre, but why did Josh Glanc once open a show in his birthday suit? |
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Test your knowledge of 2023 with this Have I Got News For You quizWhat a strange year 2023 has been. Here's an extract from the Have I Got News For You: The Quiz Of 2023 book to test how much you have been paying attention. |
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Interview with Alistair Barrie and Bagel the dog (unleashed!)A dramatic trip downriver with the on-tour Alistair Barrie and his intrepid terrier, Bagel. Will we all get back in one piece? Why is Alistair so angry? And what made Lee Hurst ban him. |
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British Comedy Quiz #280Mike & Angelo ran for over 120 episodes in the 1990s but is not very well remembered now. Do you even know what it was about? That question, and more, in our latest quiz. |
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Till Death Us Do Part's tumultuous Series 3Till Death Us Do Part is one of the all-time great cultural institutions of British television comedy. After the recovery of two lost episodes last month, show historian Mark Ward looks at the hugely impactful third series. |
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Random 8: Rachel FairburnRacing regrets, Corrie dreams and a garment-lobbing legend: Rachel Fairburn answers the big questions. |
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TV listings |
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Dad's Army: The AnimationsPrivate Frazer receives an ill-advised promotion to Lance Corporal as this series of recreated material continues. (This episode was produced back in 2016 so you may have seen it before.) |
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Boat StoryEpisode 2 of the comic thriller. Janet and Samuel try to find a buyer for the stolen drugs, which proves trickier than they thought. Episode 3 will air on Sunday at 9pm. |
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Evil Genius With Russell KaneBased on the podcast of the same name, this is a new discussion show delving into the biographies of polarising figures from the past. First up: Judi Love, Geoff Norcott and Charlie Higson join Russell Kane to discuss Winston Churchill. |
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Live At The ApolloLou Sanders introduces Celya AB and Neil Delamere to the Apollo stage. |
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The ScottsVonny invites a VIP to her posh soirée and attempts to make a good impression by keeping the family well away. |
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A League Of Their OwnDaniel Sturridge and Big Zuu join host Romesh Ranganathan and the regulars. There's a water dunking round this week. |
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Such Brave GirlsThis new sitcom following a single mother and her two daughters launches with a double bill. Head to our website to find out more. |
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TaskmasterThe series reaches an exhilarating climax as Sam Campbell designs a small bikini, Sue Perkins forgets about the milk, Lucy Beaumont feeds her young, Susan Wokoma pairs cornflakes with hot sauce and Julian Clary gently assaults Alex. |
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HullraisersThe final two episodes in the second series. Toni's nemesis Leanne hosts a lavish gender reveal party at her home. |
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Have I Got News For YouProfessor Hannah Fry hosts this time, with Stephen Mangan and editor-in-chief of VICE UK, Zing Tsjeng, helping Ian and Paul. |
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Two Doors DownSeries 7 of the sitcom. Over at Colin's house, the neighbours gather for a surprise birthday party for Anne Marie. However, when the doorbell goes, it's Colin who gets the big surprise... Cathy is back. |
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The Last LegKatherine Ryan and Nabil Abdulrashid are currently booked to appear on the show this week. |
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BreedersPaul and Ally take a 'family' holiday without the kids. Luke makes a decision about the future of his education and life with Maya. |
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The Graham Norton ShowJennifer Saunders, starring in Peter Pan at the London Palladium, will be on the show. Also: Daisy Haggard, talking about Boat Story; plus Michael Fassbender and Take That. |
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Sorry, I Didn't KnowAxel Blake, Josh Jones, Fatiha El-Ghorri and Slim join Chizzy Akudolu and Eddie Kadi to answer questions from Jimmy Akingbola about black history. |
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Fin Vs The Internet - WhatWillyCookThis time: Instagram chef WhatWilly sits in a chair whilst Fin Taylor tells jokes. |
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Puppets take over MasterChefA sketch from Friday's Children In Need. Basil Brush, Zippy and George from Rainbow, Tinky Winky, Hacker T Dog and Dodge invade John Torode and Gregg Wallace's hallowed MasterChef UK kitchen. |
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JinxedAn 8 minute short film about a young man's battle with bad luck (in love and all else)... |
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People being "unfair" to client journalists - Broken NewsA group of British journalists have been criticised for their close ties to those in power, which has impacted their ability to report truthfully on major political stories. They are calling the criticism "unfair". |
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Your Christmas Or Mine? 2 - TrailerThis romantic comedy film sequel is coming to Amazon on 8th December. This time James and Hayley spend Christmas together with their families, on a skiing holiday. |
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Diet Hard: With IndulgenceTemptation is an ugly thing. A sketch by Biscuit Barrel. |
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BrutalistA short documentary following Milo on his alternative tourist attraction - a 14 hour walking tour of London's Brutalist architectural hotspots. |
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LovesickLovesick is a sitcom following the disastrous exploits of a twenty-something who must contact everyone he's ever slept with after a chlamydia test. Starring Johnny Flynn, Antonia Thomas and Daniel Ings, it launched on Channel 4 in 2014 under the name Scrotal Recall. The premise and title put some viewers off giving a try, which was a shame, as it's actually not particularly crude; more a tender and kind-hearted comedy. Netflix spotted the potential and took over making it, but sensibly gave it a new name. Series 2 and 3 can be found on the streaming platform. Our website has lots more details. |
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