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theartsdesk Q&A: Isabella Pappas
Isabella Pappas on how Finding Alice is a blueprint for bereavement.
Laura De Lisle, The Arts Desk, 1st February 2021
TV review: Dead Pixels, Series 1-2
Genuinely funny, very watchable and boosted by impressive visuals and strong comic performances from Davies, Mellor and Ritchie especially, Dead Pixels is guaranteed to keep you glued to the screen.
Chris Hallam, Chris Hallam's World View, 1st February 2021
Interview: Johnny White Really-Really
An interview regarding his podcast Lunchwatch.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 1st February 2021
Review: Why you should be catching up with Pls Like
Written by and starring comedian Liam Williams, BBC Three's underrated, brilliantly observed mockumentary Pls Like is now on its third series of lampooning the sort of online culture that's baffling to anyone older than Gen Z.
Sophie Davies, The Custard TV, 1st February 2021
Eddie Izzard runs 32 marathons in 31 days
Comedian Eddie Izzard, who admits she "doesn't like running", has notched up more than 830 miles, raising more than £275,000.
Bethany Minelle, Sky News, 1st February 2021
Katherine Ryan offers typically blunt retort to trolls
Katherine Ryan has shut down Instagram users who criticised her for "going too far with plastic surgery".
Ellie Harrison, The Independent, 1st February 2021
Why the BBC needs to stand for backing black comedy
There has been no shortage of black talent, and yet no such ensemble vehicle to showcase a new generation.
Nooruddean Choudry, JOE, 1st February 2021
Katherine Ryan demands 'perks' after winning poll
The Canadian comedian was named Hertfordshire's sexiest woman at the turn of the year. In an exclusive chat, Kath said of the accolade: "It was my least sexy year as well - so it's a huge achievement. I am expecting a special parking pass and I am expecting a reduction on my council tax. I want a lot of privileges. I am going to be milking it until next year."
Ellie Henman, The Sun, 1st February 2021
Tim Key review
Key and sidekick Edward Easton deliver a delightful housebound hour of shtick, backchat and verse.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 1st February 2021
Lou Sanders interview
The comedian found her voice when she gave up drinking, moved on from her past and worked on her own happiness.
Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 1st February 2021
Graham Norton says show more entertaining in lockdown
Graham thinks guests are so delighted to get out of their homes and chat with new people outside of their family that they are opening up more and making the programme more entertaining.
Mark Jefferies, The Mirror, 1st February 202121 Ways To Keep Writing In 2021
I am here to offer 21 (cos of the year, yeah?) tips to keep that creative brain from totally shutting down.
Alex Lynch, Medium.com, 1st February 2021Podcasts
TV & radio
7:20am15 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 37 - JJ's Lucky DayThe gang find out that JJ has a set of pre-match good-luck rituals. In the run-up to an important Blamjitsu event, Walter deviously throws bad-luck omens into JJ's path, threatening her chances of success.
4:30pm30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 23, Episode 4 - The Science of CookingBrian Cox and Robin Ince get their chef's hats on to look at the science of cooking. They are joined by gastronomes Katy Brand, Grace Dent, Harold McGee and Mark Miodownik.
6:30pm30 min
The Unbelievable Truth
Series 25, Episode 4Frankie Boyle, Sara Pascoe, Miles Jupp and Holly Walsh talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as Glasgow, religion, spying, and puppets.
6:30pm30 min
Foiled
Series 4, Episode 2 - Everything's CrocsRichie's purchase of a £1 flat at an online auction isn't quite the find he thought it was when he discovers it's located above the salon.
8:30pm30 min
Would I Lie To You?
Series 14, Episode 5Claudia Winkleman, the Rev Kate Bottley, Sara Barron and Ed Gamble join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.