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Tom Mayhew: People on benefits are people too
Inspired by his Radio 4 series Tom Mayhew is Benefit Scum, comedian Tom Mayhew sticks two fingers up at the stigma faced by people on benefits and asks whether the pandemic has changed the way we view those who use the welfare system.
Tom Mayhew, BBC, 26th March 2021
Chair of Fringe Society Board of Directors announced
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has announced that Benny Higgins has been named as the new Chair of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society Board of Directors.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th March 2021
To love and to cherish: nurturing Would I Lie To You?
Peter Holmes and Rachel Ablett, the husband and wife team behind BBC1's comedy panel show, reveal how they keep the magic of the series alive.
Broadcast, 26th March 2021
Jacob Hawley interview
The stand-up, writer and podcaster on the things that make him laugh the most.
The Guardian, 26th March 2021
Writing for The Amelia Gething Complex
The Amelia Gething Complex returned for its second series last week on BBC iPlayer. Houmi Miura is a graduate from our Northern Voices writer development scheme and describes how she got the chance to write for the show and what that entailed.
Houmi Miura, BBC Writersroom, 26th March 2021
BBC rejected David Jason for Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
When he was suggested to play the lead role of Frank Spencer in the series executives said the actor possessed "no star quality".
The Mirror, 26th March 2021
Michelle Keegan shares peek at Brassic photoshoot
Michelle Keegan had a fun time shooting promotional photos for her popular comedy series, Brassic.
The former Corrie star, 33, sprinted towards the camera, which she then shared with her fans in a behind the scenes look.
Shannon Power, The Sun, 26th March 2021Videos
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No More Jockeys
Set 3, Episode 10 - Set 3, Game 10Mark enters into todays game in the lead with four wins, followed by Alex on three and Tim on two. This week we try to avoid people making sitcom cameos, the rich, and people in pink.
11:30am30 min
For The Love Of Leo
Series 3, Episode 4 - Leo and the Bump in the NightA day of momentous events and surprising revelations as both old and new friends come together in Leo's home.
1:30pm30 min
Breaking The News
Series 18, Episode 7Des Clarke is joined by Felicity Ward, Ahir Shah, Mark Nelson & Elaine Malcolmson.
6:30pm30 min
The Now Show
Series 58, Episode 5Joining Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis this week are Dane Baptiste and Janine Harouni with music supplied by Rachel Parris.
10:45pm45 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 28, Episode 23 - Liam Neeson, Micheàl Richardson, Tahar Rahim, Cush Jumbo, Rob Brydon, Deborah Meaden, Laura MvulaLiam Neeson and Micheál Richardson talk about Natasha Richardson; Tahar Rahim admits he was intimidated by Jodie Foster; Cush Jumbo reveals she thought she might die filming her own stunts; Deborah Meaden talks about Dragons' Den; Rob Brydon says he's looking forward to resuming his tour; and Laura Mvula performs live in the studio.