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Sunderland named "laughter capital of the UK"
Sunderland has emerged as the laughter capital of the UK, according to a new scientific study released today which pinpoints that the residents of the North Eastern city laugh 33 times a day, which is 43% more than the national average. The new study titled 'The Hilarity Report' identifies the places, and family members that laugh like no other in the UK. The report by children's comic Beano co-authored with neuroscientist and laughter expert Professor Sophie Scott, also reveals the professions which give Brits the most lols.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th May 2021
NextUp: 'The diversity of the industry will be hit'
With comedy venues - hit hard by the pandemic - reopening in England and Scotland, NextUp's Sarah Henley argues that online audiences are key to the industry's future.
Anne Cassidy, The Guardian, 14th May 2021
Analysis: what next for BBC comedy?
Roughcut TV founder Ash Atalla urged the corporation's next comedy director to "resend the message to the comedy community that they should come to the BBC first". Another indie sector source said Shane Allen's replacement must make the case internally for greater investment.
Max Goldbart, Broadcast, 14th May 2021
Simon Bird: Debrief review
It's strange and unsettling watching Simon Bird perform his debut stand-up special to an empty theatre - and he probably wouldn't have it any other way.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 14th May 2021
Didn't like BBC's adaptation of Pursit Of Love? Grow up
Purists have been whingeing that Emily Mortimer's version of the Nancy Mitford classic wasn't perfect. There is nothing more boring or performative than this superior literary snobbery.
Sarah Carson, i Newspaper, 14th May 2021
We Are Lady Parts is about to bring the house down
Anjana Vasan, one of its stars, talks to Radhika Seth.
Radhika Seth, Vogue, 14th May 2021
Lorelei Mathias interview
"Having an ADHD brain is like having a room full of hecklers in your head."
The Guardian, 14th May 2021
Soundtrack of my life: Katherine Parkinson
The comic actor picks songs important to her.
Alex Flood, NME, 14th May 2021
Ricky Gervais raking in £65k a week despite the Covid
The 59-year-old's latest company figures reveal that he made just under £3.4 million from his set of telly and film businesses, which includes earnings from After Life series 2, released in April 2020.
Mary Gallagher, The Sun, 14th May 2021
Interactive Animation Studio offers Turnkey Services
Digital Puppets is a UK based animation studio that specializes in Cartoon motion capture, both 2D and 3D. The studio is run by brothers Scott Evans and Antony Evans.
Reallusion Magazine, 14th May 2021
Rare Beasts review
Single mother Mandy (Billie Piper) is a millennial woman in crisis. She's fallen in love -- or at least, into a relationship of sorts -- with colleague and kinda-misogynist Pete (Leo Bill); she works for a toxic company; her parents (Kerry Fox, David Thewlis) have separated and her son (Toby Woolf) has behavioural issues. Will, can, feminism help her through it all?
Terri White, Empire, 14th May 2021Videos
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No More Jockeys
Live Specials 2021 - Live Game 3Going into the third live match, Alex and Mark have one victory each. Can Tim level everything off?
11:30am30 min
Alfie Moore: It's A Fair Cop
Series 6, Episode 3 - Sudden DeathAlfie remembers a time when he was on the Humberside Force and was called to a house to carry out a welfare check on the occupant.
1:30pm30 min
The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected
Series 8, Episode 2This week Mark is joined by broadcasting legend Jackie Bird, who reveals more than expected about her rock and roll past alongside a few other things, music fanatic and style icon Pat Nevin tells us his worst ever decision, and stand-up comedian Ray Bradshaw shares some unmissable advice if you're planning to get married this year.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 105, Episode 5Andy Zaltzman and panellists Zoe Lyons, Darren Harriott, Catherine Bohart and Danny Finkelstein square up to the week's headlines.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 61, Episode 6Romesh Ranganathan guest presents - his fifth appearance on the programme, and third time in the host's chair. Joining him is guest panellists Jo Brand and Lemn Sissay.
9:30pm30 min
This Time With Alan Partridge
Series 2, Episode 3Keen to demonstrate the extent of his physical fitness, Alan embarks on a high-octane SAS training mission. Resident drinks expert Rosie Whitter joins the team in the This Time studio.