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Mae Martin: The comedian who doesn't want to label love
Comedian Mae Martin has made a career from wearing her heart on her sleeve.
Rebecca Thomas, BBC, 24th May 2019
Emily Atack, Clapham Grand review
Likeable, but light on laughs.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 24th May 2019
Take Taskmaster challenge at MCM Comic-Con & win tat!
Alex Horne, creator of Taskmaster has set you a fun task to do at MCM Comic-Con this weekend.
Den Of Geek, 24th May 2019
10 greatest Scottish comedians - and their best gags
Cast your vote for Scotland's best comedian in our online poll.
Daily Record, 24th May 2019
Kate Smurthwaite review
This was a rousing comedic polemic and I for one was enthusiastic about a night in her company.
Brighton and Hove News, 24th May 2019
Emily Atack review
The truth is that I think Emily Atack is a good actress who I hope to see on our screens more in the future, but this was not a good show. And when you start your set half an hour later than billed and throw in an extended interval people are really not getting their money's worth at £20 a ticket.
Clownster, 24th May 2019
Liverpool and Newcastle runs for Daniel Kitson
Daniel Kitson is to perform his latest show Keep in Liverpool and Newcastle.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th May 2019
How successful can teachers be with comedy?
Many teachers have changed career to become comedians. But should this flow in the other direction, with elements of comedy entering the university or school classroom, for the benefit of teachers and students alike?
Brunel University, 24th May 2019
Chris McCausland interview
'I once walked into an undertaker's thinking it was the barber'.
Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 24th May 2019
Bill Bailey review
He's cracked it: Bill Bailey has mastered the ideal balance when it comes to live comedy.
Kirsten Rawlins, The Express and Star, 24th May 2019
Review - Rob Auton: The Talk Show
No, he's not making a pitch to occupy Graham Norton's chair. The Talk Show is another meticulously themed show from Rob Auton, this one about a key tool of his trade.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 24th May 2019
Jerry Sadowitz gig cut short after punter falls ill
Reports suggest that when Sadowitz saw a man clambering over seats, he asked if he was on his way up to the stage to assassinate him. However, it then became apparent that another man had stopped breathing and had to be taken out of the theatre. Sadowitz reportedly said: 'Stopped breathing? That's all I need on my fucking CV isn't it?' and left the stage.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 24th May 2019
Neil Gaiman interview
Before Terry Pratchett died, Gaiman told his friend he would adapt their novel about an angel and a devil stopping the apocalypse. As Good Omens starts on TV, he discusses fame, politics and honouring that promise.
Lidija Haas, The Guardian, 24th May 2019
France makes its own version of Fleabag
Adaptation set in Paris follows Phoebe Waller-Bridge's hit series almost scene for scene.
Angelique Chrisafis and Elle Hunt, The Guardian, 24th May 2019A look at David McGillivray's autobiography
If you are in it, be afraid... be very afraid.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 24th May 2019
How cerebral palsy became TV comedy gold
From the riotous office humour of Jerk to the satirical genius of American comedy Special, TV is finally embracing characters with cerebral palsy. We ask the stars of this new wave: is this a watershed moment?
Anna Leszkiewicz, The Guardian, 24th May 2019
Andrew Hall obituary
Actor remembered for his role in Butterflies, who spread his wings to include West End roles and theatre production.
Michael Coveney, The Guardian, 24th May 2019Gabriela Flarys: There She Is interview
We're always on the lookout for the new and unusual stuff when it comes to covering the Fringe, and it sounds like There She Is definitely falls into that category. It's a recently developed piece with a rather quirky central conceit - a whale being beached on the London underground - that tackles themes of migration and displacement. It's the work of talented multi-tasker Gabriela Flarys. I spoke to her, to find out more.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 24th May 2019Videos
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11:30am30 min
Dave Podmore
2019 Specials - Dave Podmore's World CupWorld Cup fever has arrived, and for the first time in 25 years England have home advantage as they try to lift the coveted trophy for the first time. Amidst final preparations for one of the biggest sporting events of the decade, true to form, cricket's anti-hero Dave Podmore has spied a chance to cash in.
1:30pm30 min
The Funny Life Of...
Series 2, Episode 3 - GradoJulia Sutherland is joined in conversation by wrestling star and comedy actor Grado, who talks about his career and life away from the limelight.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 99, Episode 7The guests this week are Frankie Boyle, Jen Brister, Helen Lewis and Mark Steel. It was the week Theresa May resigned, Nigel Farage was covered in milkshake and bastions of Britishness British Steel and Jamie's Italian hit the skids.
7pm30 min
Josh Berry's Fake News
Series 2, Episode 6Join impressionist Josh Berry as he says - forget the facts - it's fake news!
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 57, Episode 8Writer and broadcaster Victoria Coren Mitchell will host the penultimate episode of the current series, joined by Jess Phillips MP and comedian Ahir Shah.
10pm60 min
The Last Leg
Series 17, Episode 2Adam Hills and Josh Widdicombe take a look back at the week's news with the help of guests Joanna Lumley and Rob Beckett.
10:35pm50 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 25, Episode 8 - X-Men special: Jessica Chastain, Michael Fassbender, Sophie Turner, James McAvoy, Taylor SwiftSophie Turner says it's nice to be able to tell all about Game Of Thrones; Michael Fassbender feels lucky to have been part of X-Men; Jessica Chastain reveals she based her character on Tilda Swinton; James McAvoy talks about the pact the X-Men made; and Taylor Swift gives a spectacular performance of Me.