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Joe Lycett to make his Shakespearean debut
Joe Lycett is to make his Shakespearean debut - performing in Macbeth. The comedian will play the porter at the Macbeths' castle, a cameo that provides the few moments of light relief in the gloomy tragedy, in a new online reading of the play for schools.
Chortle, 2nd February 2021
We need more gallows humour to cope with covid
For gallows humour, the context is death, but its purpose is truth and laughter. It is the ultimate in punching down, laughing at death itself, seeking laughter entwined with enlightenment.
Ben Heal, Chortle, 2nd February 2021
Fry backs ReadThrough theatre initiative for schools
Stephen Fry and Dame Emma Thompson are backing an online play-reading service which lets professional actors "take over" home school English classes to help bring the written word to life.
Adam Sherwin, i Newspaper, 2nd February 2021
Review: Dead Pixels deserves a better platform
Why is Dead Pixels tucked away on The Big Bang Theory channel? (Some people refer to it as E4).
Michael Lee, The Custard TV, 2nd February 2021
TV: Five minutes with... Mel Giedroyc
New comedy panel show Unforgiveable sees celebrities confess their darkest secrets, Danelle de Wolfe discovers more from presenter Mel Giedroyc.
Danelle de Wolfe, The Herald, 2nd February 2021
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable review
In Unforgivable, Mel Giedroyc's been saddled a format that she doesn't even have much confidence in, the needlessly complex negative scoring, unnecessary gong, and convoluted rounds becoming a running joke even from episode one. But ignore all that hoo-ha and this is essentially a chat show stripped back to the good bits. Guests can forget plugging the latest project or telling us what a delight their co-stars were. Just tell the entertaining and embarrassing stories from your past.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 2nd February 2021
Paul Sinha interview
The Chaser and game show host on his favourite childhood TV shows and the importance of on-screen representation.
Ammar Kalia, The Guardian, 2nd February 2021Videos
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7:20am15 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 38 - Partners In CrimeWhile helping Sergeant Slipper prove that he has what it takes to remain Beanotown's policeman, the gang unknowingly become entangled in Doctor Pfooflepfeffer's real theft.
6:30pm30 min
Beta Female
Series 1, Episode 4 - The SurpriseAmna tries to sabotage a family gathering, only to realise that she's sabotaging herself.
9pm60 min
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 1, Episode 4David Baddiel, Nicola Coughlan and Darren Harriott revisit their teenage years, with the host judging which of them had the most embarrassing adolescence.
10pm30 min
Dead Pixels
Series 2, Episode 3 - MissionMeg and Nicky face an existential threat when a man comes to service the boiler. But then Meg sees how attractive he is and becomes desperate to impress by acting 'normal'. Nicky tries to get closer to Daisy in the game but discovers she's got a gang of fanatical followers called The Twelve Disciples.
10pm60 min
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable
Series 1, Episode 1Mel Giedroyc and Lou Sanders are joined by Graham Norton, Desiree Burch and Alex Brooker.
11pm30 min
Fortunately... With Fi And Jane
Series 1, Episode 4 - Pantechnicons And Disco Infernos With Katya AdlerFi Glover and Jane Garvey chat to BBC Europe Editor Katya Adler live from Brussels, getting the lowdown from across the channel and discussing new series Dante 2021.