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Freddie Starr's 'daughter' demands DNA test
Jo Billam, 44, claims her mother told her she was the result of a fling she had with the comic in Bournemouth in the 1970s.
Adam Aspinall, The Mirror, 16th May 2019
Mum, BBC Two, series 3 review
Welcome last hurrah for adult family sitcom.
Jasper Rees, The Arts Desk, 16th May 2019
Victoria Wood statue unveiling in Bury tomorrow
A life-size bronze statue of Prestwich-born comedy icon Victoria Wood is to be unveiled in Bury town centre tomorrow.
Neil Brandwood, Bolton News, 16th May 2019
Mum review
This looks like being a triumphant end to a marvellous comedy that will endure.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th May 2019
Gatis Kandis wins Not So New Comedian Of The Year final
The final of the Not So New Comedian Of The Year has taken place at the Leicester Square Theatre.
Beyond The Joke, 16th May 2019
Romina Puma blog
At first, I didn't use my condition in any of my material, probably because I was still processing the diagnosis and couldn't see the funny side. Now talking about it on the stage for me is my therapy.
Big Issue North, 16th May 2019The Comedy About a Bank Robbery review
Mischief Theatre has torn apart murder mysteries, confuddled the pantos and are now robbing our hearts with a bank robbery. This is a comedy that delivers on its name.
Dominic Corr, The Reviews Hub, 16th May 2019
In pictures: filming for Scarborough continues
As filming for the new BBC One sitcom Scarborough continues, crews have been spotted across Sandside.
The Scarborough News, 16th May 2019
How Fleabag became such a hit
Fleabag] sold thousands of jumpsuits and made religion sexy.
Alice Jones, The New York Times, 16th May 2019
Interview with stand-up farmer Jim Smith
'First and foremost I'm a farmer... I just happen to do stand-up comedy on the side'.
Aberdeen Press and Journal, 16th May 2019
Report: Jeremy Hardy's memorial service
Friends and family of Jeremy Hardy gathered to celebrate his life on Monday 13th May at the Battersea Arts Centre.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th May 2019
Katherine Ryan to headline Latitude Festival
Katherine Ryan has been named as one of the headline comedy acts at this year's Latitude Festival. The stand-up superstar will appear at the festival on Saturday. Major comedy names already announced include Michelle Wolf, Frank Skinner and Jason Manford.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th May 2019The Pleasance concludes its Fringe 2019 line-up
Matt Forde, Kieran Hodgson and The Wardrobe Ensemble are just some of the names bringing the Pleasance Fringe programme up to 265 shows.
Sofia Matias, The List, 16th May 2019
Ed Night review - woke joker with an easy swagger
Forthright and talented, Night doesn't shirk the issues, from porn to social media, and he has the gags to boot.
Paul Fleckney, The Guardian, 16th May 2019
Leicester Square Not-So-New Comedian Of The Year review
Don't mention the big O... Leicester Square''s Not-So-New Comedian Of The Year - a retort to all the new act competitions rewarding youthful promise over hard-won experience - was previously known as the Old Comedian Of The Year. But that had to go because of its negative connotations.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th May 2019
John Cleese reflects on his career
From Monty Python to A Fish Called Wanda, actor and funnyman John Cleese has kept us laughing for half a century but his career path was not initially leading toward comedy. He was on a path toward being a lawyer advising the Bank of England. Jon Erlichman speaks with Cleese in Toronto where he is performing as part of a North American tour.
Jon Erlichman, Bloomberg, 16th May 2019
Who could be the new host of The News Quiz?
A look at some of the likely candidates to replace Miles Jupp.
Chortle, 16th May 2019Review: Dead Ringers Live at the Barbican
The performances are so precise and the sense of communal pleasure in them so palpable that this evening of impressions is mostly a joy.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 16th May 2019Videos
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6:30pm30 min
When Jeremy Hardy Spoke To The Nation
Episode 1The first in a two-part look back at one of Radio 4's best-loved comedians.
7pm
One Night Stand With Jericho Comedy
Episode 2With Freya McGhee, Hari Kanth, Jon Long, Louise Leigh and Alex Farrow.
8pm30 min
9pm60 min
There's Something About Movies
Series 1, Episode 3Alan Carr sorts the film buffs from the film duffs as he puts Tom Allen, Matthew Broderick, Jennifer Saunders and Phil Wang's film trivia to the test.
10pm50 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 21, Episode 9Keith Lemon presents as Holly Willoughby takes on Paddy McGuinness. They're joined by Stefflon Don, film star Jaime Winstone, TV presenter Anita Rani and comedian Jimmy Carr.
10pm30 min
Lee And Dean
Series 2, Episode 6The boys are in Spain and have never been happier. They're working hard and enjoying life in the sun, until a grisly discovery sends them spiralling back to their old ways.
10pm40 min
Sliced
Series 1, Episode 2Naomi announces she's going on a date and Joshua tries to make her jealous by announcing that he's going on a date himself.
10pm60 min
My Dad Wrote A Porno
Recording of the live stage show of podcast My Dad Wrote A Porno.