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Breeders, season two, review
Under the weight of mindfulness and celebrities urging us to breath deeply, the potty-mouthed parenting series feels almost subversive.
Ed Power, The Telegraph, 27th May 2021
Michael Spicer: the 44-year-old new kid on the block
His videos in which he pretends to prompt politicians went viral, but it was a long road to success, the comedian tells Dominic Maxwell.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 27th May 2021
Mel Giedroyc interview
The comedian, TV presenter and author says only the people closest to her see her less cheerful side and that laughter is the best medicine.
Hannah Stephenson, The Independent, 27th May 2021
Why Partridge on One Show would be a national disaster
An online petition to get the This Time With Alan Partridge duo to present the real-life TV magazine show must not succeed - and here's why.
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 27th May 2021
The seemingly irresistible rise of Janey Godley
Some people are just unstoppable. Janey Godley's autobiography Handstands in the Dark (a bestseller in 2005 and 2006) is published for the first time as an audio book today and she appears yet again as a panellist on BBC1's Have I Got News For You tomorrow night.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 27th May 2021
What is comedy drama?
The results of our most recent open submission Script Room window have just been sent out. For the first time, in this window we accepted both Drama and Comedy Drama scripts. But what is Comedy Drama? We turned to Robin Taylor from our reading team for some advice.
Robin Taylor, BBC, 27th May 2021
Review - Sofie Hagen: The Bumswing - Brighton Dome
The Bumswing is a well crafted and funny slice of entertainment that clearly displays Hagen has not forgotten how to talk to people, or make them giggle into a frenzy.
Simon Topping, The Reviews Hub, 27th May 2021
Katherine Ryan reveals she is pregnant
Katherine Ryan is pregnant with her second child and unveiled her huge bump at a London show tonight.
Stephanie Soteriou and Alice Fuller, The Sun, 27th May 2021
Rob Newman's Philosophy Show review
Newman dissects ideas with intelligence, running around the houses and back, on themes from politics and humanity to parenthood..
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 27th May 2021
How do I get an agent?
Do the work.
The Comedy Loser, 27th May 2021
Mae Martin on Feel Good, imperfect love and more
In a year defined by high anxiety, TV fans looking for their next comfort watch may not have expected to find it in a series about a recovering addict, but then arrived Feel Good.
Caitlin Danaher, Royal Television Society, 27th May 2021
Martin Freeman's teenage obsessions
The Hobbit actor, who is back on TV in the sitcom Breeders, recalls sharp dressing on a budget, discovering Public Enemy and how Michael Caine got him into film.
Rich Pelley, The Guardian, 27th May 2021Nida Manzoor: The punk spirit behind We Are Lady Parts
The writer and director on taking inspiration from her own life for her new Channel 4 comedy about a Muslim female punk band.
Hannah Bowler, Broadcast, 27th May 2021Videos
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6am22 min
Dinosaur
Episode 1 - PilotModern dating is a world filled with white lies, false pretences and confusing games. It's a world that Nina, an undiagnosed autistic woman, is about to shake up.
8:15am10 min
The Theo The Mouse Show
Episode 9 - The Balanced DietTheo has been eating too many sweets, so Wendy teaches him about the balanced diet.
6:30pm30 min
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme
Series 9, Episode 4This episode looks back at the life of Vanessa (Carrie Quinlan), from her appearance on a 1990s game show, all the way back to a magical story in 1923.
9pm60 min
Yesterday, Today & The Day Before
Episode 2Topical comedy with Suzi Ruffell, Maisie Adam and Ria Lina. They're joined by special guest Janet Street-Porter and contributor Ola Labib.
10pm40 min
Meet The Richardsons
Series 2, Episode 8It's Jon's birthday and Lucy has organised a surprise for him - it's The Masked Singer of Mytholmroyd and he'll have to sing to a crowd of locals. On his birthday! It's finally the recording of Lucy's BBC sitcom with Johnny Vegas. And things are going to change for the Richardsons because they are moving to London. But how can they tell the neighbours?
10pm30 min
We Are Lady Parts
Series 1, Episode 2 - Potential Future SpouseThe band accost Amina and make her an offer - if she auditions with them, they'll set her up on a date with Ayesha's hot brother, Ahsan.
10pm50 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 25, Episode 8Keith Lemon hosts as captains Emily Atack and Laura Whitmore and regular panellist Maya Jama are joined by Will Mellor, Melvin Odoom and Mark Wright for games, fun and anarchy.
10pm30 min
Mock The Week
Series 20, Episode 3Dara O Briain and series regular Hugh Dennis look back on the last seven days in the company of guests Maisie Adam, Angela Barnes, Rhys James, Robin Morgan and Ahir Shah.
10pm30 min
Growing Up Scottish
Series 1, Episode 4 - Work & PartyComedians remember their first jobs, and talk about how and where to have a party.
10pm30 min
Breeders
Series 2, Episode 1 - No SurrenderWith Ava now ten years old and Luke almost thirteen, Paul and Ally now must confront their burgeoning independence, and question whether their tried and tested parenting style is still going to hold up. Spoiler alert - it doesn't.
10:30pm60 min
Redknapp's Big Night Out
Episode 6The final episode in the series features guests including Jesse Lingard, Mel B, Stephen Graham and Charlie Hedges.
10:40pm40 min
Meet The Richardsons
Series 2, Out-takes - Unseen Arguments And Other BitsA special one-off episode that features some unseen arguments, some hilarious bloopers and some new confessions. Jon explains to the Loose Women why he didn't have sex for eight years and Lucy finds out that her mum gave birth to her after an orgasm.