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Together. Image shows from L to R: She (Sharon Horgan), He (James McAvoy)

Together review

Zoom, man-buns and the hell of lockdown with a partner you hate.

Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 18th June 2021
Together. Image shows from L to R: She (Sharon Horgan), He (James McAvoy)

Together review

The best thing about Together is not the attempts at humour but the sheer anger that pulses through it.

Alison Rowat, The Herald, 18th June 2021
Together. Image shows from L to R: She (Sharon Horgan), He (James McAvoy)

Together review

First-class hatred from the ultimate toxic couple.

Carol Midgley, The Times, 18th June 2021
This Country. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper), Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper). Copyright: BBC

Charlie & Daisy May Cooper to appear in US This Country

Charlie and Daisy May Cooper are to appear in the US version of This Country, reprising their roles as Kurtan and Kerry Mucklowe.

Chortle, 18th June 2021
Scotland Flag

Edinburgh festivals demand social distancing changes

Edinburgh's festivals have declared war on the Scottish Government over its refusal to relax controversial Covid curbs on culture - amid warnings more than 7,000 jobs are at risk over a refusal to treat them the same as hospitality businesses and sporting events.

Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 18th June 2021
Kim Noble

Kim Noble interview

"I covered an Introduction to Schopenhauer in batter once then ate it".

The Guardian, 18th June 2021
Aidan Goatley

Brighton Fringe review - Aidan Goatley

Aidan Goatley is the most affable of hosts; he weaves a whimsical story well and delights the audience with tales of his life, intertwined with his top twelve Christmas Films, in his highly entertaining and funny comedy outing.

Simon Topping, The Reviews Hub, 18th June 2021
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Urban Bedford (Reece Shearsmith), Webster (Derek Jacobi), Lift Attendant (Steve Pemberton)

Review - Inside No. 9: How Do You Plead?

Perhaps it's not the most inventive episode the duo has ever put out, but it knows what it wants to do and does it so effectively.

Reece Goodall, The Boar, 18th June 2021

You Rang, M'Lord?: The Missing Seven Minutes

An investigation into seven minutes cut from the original airing of the You Rang M'Lord? pilot episode, now missing from all repeats and DVD releases - including clips of the excised material.

John Hoare, Dirty Feed, 18th June 2021

Videos

Podcasts

TV & radio

YouTube 9am
28 min
No More Jockeys. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Alex Horne, Tim Key

No More Jockeys

Set 4, Episode 3 - Set 4, Game 3

Tim now has two wins under his belt regarding this set. Will Alex or Mark prevent another victory? There is also a song about a horse.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Prepper. Image shows from L to R: Rachel (Pearl Mackie), Sylvia (Sue Johnston). Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions

Prepper

Series 2, Episode 2 - Fear of Going Out

Lydia's anxiety slightly gets the better of her as she engages with the outside world again, post-lockdown and attends a wedding. Luckily, technology means Sylvia is on hand with some stern crisis advice.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 19, Episode 1 - Euro's Special

Des Clarke begins the latest series with a special edition covering the delayed Euro 2020. He is joined by Jim Smith, Val McDermid, Maisie Adam & Mark Nelson.

Radio 4 12:04pm
15 min
Tahmima Anam

The Startup Wife

Episode 10

When a piece breaks off, the whole comes crashing down.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

Series 21, Episode 2

Sir Chris Whitty has been working closely with the Prime Minister for well over a year, but what's it really been like?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
65 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 22, Episode 3

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined this week by Judi Love and David Tennant.

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