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Mike Bullen: 'I felt I had something new to say'
The much-loved show returned this week after a gap of 13 years. The writer says he wanted to wait until the characters hit their post-kids crises.
John Crace, The Guardian, 9th September 2016Jason Manford cancels gig after daughter injured
The star apologised on Facebook and reassured fans the seven-year-old was not in serious danger following a head injury.
Rebecca Merriman, The Mirror, 9th September 2016Comedy king Ross Noble's Q&A with the Lynn News
The king of improvisational comedy, Ross Noble, is back on the road with his 15th nationwide tour.
Lynn News, 9th September 2016Fleabag and Miranda are more similar than we think
David Baddiel applauds the rise of "shock" entertainment.
David Baddiel, Radio Times, 9th September 2016Al Murray: interview
From Michael Palin to Father Ted, the comedian reveals the things that make him chuckle the most.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 9th September 2016People Just Do Nothing DVD review
Some 14 years after they made their debut on underground pirate station Kurupt FM, DJ Beats, MC Grindah and the rest of the crew are going mainstream as they arrive on DVD for the first time ever.
James Clark, TNT Magazine, 9th September 2016Limmy interview: "I find tragic things funny"
Scottish comedian and professional YouTuber Limmy talks about creating laughs out of darkness.
Steven MacKenzie, The Big Issue, 9th September 2016David Walliams among £1 World Book day authors
David Walliams is among the authors lined up to produce £1 titles for World Book Day on 2 March 2017.
BBC News, 9th September 2016Comedy Feed: JPD review
JPD is the only one of this year's batch of Comedy Feeds that's a sketch format, rather than a sitcom pilot befitting the BBC's current celebration of the narrative genre.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th September 2016My comedy hero: Ahir Shah on Emo Philips
Ahead of his new Machines tour, the stand-up picks the Chicago gagsmith.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 9th September 2016Jimmy Carr and the Science of Laughter, BBC2, review
The comedian leads a discussion on the origins and manifestations of humour.
The Financial Times, 9th September 2016Bethany Black shuts down sexist comedy venue
Bethany Black is a comedian, writer, and actor who happens to also be a woman. She was reminded of this last fact when a comedy venue declined to book her based on her gender.
Almie Rose, ATTN, 9th September 2016The 10 most surprising truths on Would I Lie to You
The most amazing facts we've learnt about Rob Brydon, David Mitchell and Lee Mack during ten series of fibbing for fun.
Radio Times, 9th September 2016How to turn a female character into half a billion
Helen Fielding's comic creation won women over by oversharing and messing up and despite her advancing years, Hollywood can't let Bridget Jones grow up.
Gaby Hinsliff, The Guardian, 9th September 2016Videos
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1:30pm30 min
Breaking The News
Series 4, Episode 9Host Des Clarke, comedians Keir McAllister, Daisy Earl and Billy Kirkwood, and journalist Fiona Ross take a satirical swipe at this week's news.
6pm10 min
Shaun The Sheep
Series 5, Episode 5 - The Farmer's NephewThe Farmer is rendered incapable and replaced by a farmhand who is more interested in his mobile phone than getting the task done.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 91, Episode 1Miles Jupp is joined by Jeremy Hardy, Lucy Porter, Andy Hamilton and Kerry Godliman.
8pm60 min
The Last Leg
The Last Leg: Live From Rio, Episode 3Adam, Josh and Alex are live in Rio with special guest Johnny Vegas.
8:30pm30 min
Would I Lie To You?
Series 10, Episode 2With Bob Mortimer, Nadiya Hussain, Diane Morgan and Michael Smiley.
9pm60 min
We Love Sitcom
Panel-quiz show about sitcoms, tied in to the BBC Landmark Sitcom Season.
10pm30 min
Mock The Week
Series 15, Episode 7Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the events of the last seven days with guests Rob Beckett, Ed Gamble, Milton Jones, Romesh Ranganathan and Tiff Stevenson.