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Review: Dead Pixels has levelled up
With sharp, quotable writing, strong comic performances and an irresistible outsider perspective, E4's Dead Pixels series 2 is the natural successor to Peep Show...
Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 26th January 2021
Dead Pixels stars: tips for a 48-hour gaming sesh
Protein bars at the ready ... the gamer sitcom's leads plot a marathon session, featuring SAD lamps, Domino's and motivational pep talks.
Graeme Virtue, The Guardian, 26th January 2021
Adil Ray organises video to dispel Covid vaccine myths
Romesh Ranganathan and Meera Syal are amongst those who have made a video urging people to get the Covid vaccine. The video was co-ordinated by Citizen Khan creator Adil Ray, who said he wanted to dispel vaccination myths for those from ethnic minority communities.
BBC, 26th January 2021
John Thomson says Masked Singer suit was hell
The Masked Singer star John Thomson has described performing in the Bush Baby suit as being like "hell".
The Independent, 26th January 2021
Dave Cohen: Save the BBC!
If you want to make a living as a comedy writer, sooner or later you're going to expect to spend some time working for the BBC.
Dave Cohen, Dave Cohen's Blog, 26th January 2021
Dead Pixels series 2 review
It's worth noting is that for too long women in comedies have been relied upon to play the adopted mum, to disapprove of capers and roll their eyes in order to amplify the hilarious hijinks our leading cheeky chappies have got themselves into this time. Which is why in this new series of Dead Pixels it's so refreshing to see perfectly normal, sensible, non-bedsore addled Alison can mess up too, in spite of her healthy diet, regular walks and podcast subscriptions.
Kate Stone, Funny Women, 26th January 2021
Dead Pixels series 2 review
Setting a sitcom in the world of gaming is not the most obvious move: your target audience might find it hard to put down the controller long enough to watch, while the premise is likely to alienate those who wouldn't know their Overwatch from their Runescape.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 26th January 2021
Will Merrick: lockdown's time for Dead Pixels return
The second series premieres tonight as the Kingdom Scrolls guild clash with an influx of casual players.
Radio Times, 26th January 2021
Kieran Hodgson on spoofing The Crown and going viral
The comedian's 'Bad TV' parodies have made him an internet sensation. He talks about not owning a smart phone, sending up celebrities and making "several months' rent" from his videos.
Francesca Steele, i Newspaper, 26th January 2021
Dame Barbara Windsor to have 2022 wake
Dame Barbara Windsor's best pal Christopher Biggins has revealed they're planning an enormous send off for the telly legend in 2022 - after Covid-19 put limits on numbers at her funeral.
Ellie Henman, The Sun, 26th January 2021Dream Horse review
To be sure, Dream Horse suffers from a problem that affects all movies about racehorses: The story's principal athlete really isn't aware of what's happening around him, and his successes or failures don't have anything to do with Jan's melancholy.
Tim Grierson, Screen Daily, 26th January 2021Videos
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 33 - Hands OffA patch of wet cement, a boy and a dog itching to put their prints into it and a policeman determined not to let that happen. Can Dennis and Gnasher muddle Sergeant Slipper long enough before the cement sets?
8:10am15 min
Danny & Mick
Series 4, Episode 7 - I Smell A RatThere is a suspicious rodent-shaped hole in the reception, and someone has been eating the cafe's cookies. Danny and Mick set out to catch the culprit!
6:30pm30 min
Beta Female
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Zumzum PaniAmna tries to cover up an unholy mistake from her mother, with her brother as an accomplice.
9pm60 min
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 1, Episode 3Comedian and unexpected ballroom dancing star Bill Bailey, comic Tom Allen and TV presenter AJ Odudu share their embarrassing teenage stories with host Rhod Gilbert.
10pm35 min
Dead Pixels
Series 2, Episode 1 - CratesAfter eight long months of waiting, the arrival of the new Kingdom Scrolls expansion pack is finally here. Will it live up to the hype?
10:35pm30 min
Dead Pixels
Series 2, Episode 2 - The ChairAlison tries to convince Meg to be healthier after she finds evidence of her physical deterioration. Meanwhile, Nicky gets his insides ripped out by a high-level winged girl in the game and promptly falls in love.
11pm30 min
Fortunately... With Fi And Jane
Series 1, Episode 3 - Influencing Mole Rats, With Tom AllenFi Glover and Jane Garvey chat to comedian Tom Allen about growing up in Bromley and writing about it for his book No Shame.