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Frank Of Ireland review
All they've achieved so far feels like a remake of Dumb And Dumber, starring Mrs Brown's Boys.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 16th April 2021
Leicester Comedy Festival to open permanent venue
Big Difference, the registered charity behind the annual Leicester Comedy Festival, have announced they are taking on the lease of the Leicester based venue previously known as The Cookie, and will be promoting live shows throughout the year.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th April 2021
John Cleese mocks Hank Azaria after Apu apology
Cleese, who has previously condemned 'woke jokes', jokingly said that he would be apologising to 'white English people'.
Adam White, The Independent, 16th April 2021
Frank Of Ireland review
As new comedies go, you couldn't accuse Frank Of Ireland of being a shrinking violet.
James Jackson, The Times, 16th April 2021
Charlie Higson interview
The actor, author, comedian and former singer on the things that make him laugh the most.
The Guardian, 16th April 2021
New chances for comic voices from minority backgrounds
A brand new scriptwriting initiative to find burgeoning comedy writers from Black, Asian and Minority communities has been launched by Birmingham-based Transition Stage Company.
Catherine, News Anyway, 16th April 2021
Andy Zaltzman, the comic bowling us over
The News Quiz host tells Dominic Maxwell that working in comedy and in cricket is a lifelong dream come true.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 16th April 2021Videos
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9am25 min
No More Jockeys
Set 3, Episode 13 - Set 3, Game 13Set point: Horne. Can Key or Watto stop him from winning his second set?
1:30pm30 min
Breaking The News
Series 18, Episode 10Des Clarke is joined by Rory Bremner, Josie Long, Sophie Duker & Ray Bradshaw.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 105, Episode 1Andy Zaltzman and panellists square up to the week's headlines in the first of eight new episodes of the satirical news show. Joining him this time are Hugo Rifkind, Susie McCabe, Daliso Chaponda and Lucy Porter.
8:30pm30 min
Trip Hazard
Series 1, Episode 2 - WhitbyRosie Jones is joined by comedian Joe Wilkinson for a traditional seaside adventure in Whitby.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 61, Episode 2Adrian Dunbar guest presents the second episode of the 61st series - his first appearance on the programme. Joining the Line Of Duty actor is comedian Katherine Ryan (now her eighth appearance on the show) and The Sunday Times's Political Editor Tim Shipman.
9:30pm30 min
Would I Lie To You?
Series 14, Highlights Special - The Best BitsRob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return in an episode packed with some of the best bits from Series 14.
10:45pm45 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 28, Episode 25 - Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller, Felicity Jones, Wunmi Mosaku, John Bishop, Years & YearsTom Cruise leaves his lockdown bubble for the first time to join the show, Jennifer Connelly reveals she was scared to tell Tom she was afraid of flying, Miles Teller underestimated the training needed to do his own stunts, Felicity Jones says having a lockdown baby was intense, Wunmi Mosaku talks about her BAFTA nomination, John Bishop chats about Doctor Who, and Years & Years performs live in the studio.