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Keith Lemon fears for Celebrity Juice's future
Celebrity Juice appears to have been missed off ITV's autumn schedule for the first time since 2009, with host Keith Lemon joking that he might have to get a "normal job".
Vicki Newman, The Mirror, 22nd June 2021
Brighton Comedy Garden to go ahead
The event will now take place under social distancing.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd June 2021
Bedfringe 2021 interview: Stolen: President Obonjo
Interview with the great comic dictator.
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 22nd June 2021
New book from Rob Auton
Rob Auton is to publish a new book in praise of 'everyday wonders' - from bubble-wrap to killer whales.
Chortle, 22nd June 2021
Britain's most offensive comedian
Roy Chubby Brown understood the UK's class system far better than any politician.
Alwyn W. Turner, Unherd, 22nd June 2021
So You Think You're Funny? final WILL take place live
The final of year's So You Think You're Funny? talent hunt WILL take place live, during what remains of the Edinburgh Fringe. Mark Watson will host the event at the competition's usual home in The Debating Hall at the Gilded Balloon.
Chortle, 22nd June 2021Scotland's lockdown extended: more bad news for Fringe
Nicola Sturgeon has hammered another nail into the coffin of this year's Edinburgh Fringe by announcing an extension of Scotland's lockdown measures.
Chortle, 22nd June 2021
Paul Sinha reveals he had 15 year gambling addiction
The comic and quizzing expert made the revelation as he admitted: "I wish I'd never walked into a bookmakers' shop".
Kala Paul-Worika, The Sun, 22nd June 2021
Katherine Ryan left furious after husband's ex DMs him
Katherine Ryan has revealed her fury after her husband's ex slid into his DMs just days after giving birth to their son.
Jessica Lester, The Sun, 22nd June 2021
Jennifer Saunders turned down an OBE
The Absolutely Fabulous star, 62, declined the offer alongside her comedy partner Dawn French because it 'didn't feel right' after her own father Robert received a CBE for his work as a Royal Air Force pilot.
Laura Fox, Daily Mail, 22nd June 2021Inside No. 9 on BritBox is the best anthology
Inside No. 9 is already firmly established as a jewel in the BBC crown.
Jon O'Brien, Decider, 22nd June 2021Videos
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2:15pm45 min
Mr Waring Of The BBC
Freddie Fox and Robert Bathurst star in the true story of Mr Waring, whose desire for a better life brought him fame and infamy. Told through existing archive documents and memoirs.
6:30pm30 min
Ed Reardon's Week
Series 14, Episode 3 - The Jethro TreeEd becomes an activist when he joins his daughter Eli on a protest to save an ancient oak tree.
9pm60 min
Guessable?
Series 2, Episode 11Sara Pascoe, alongside team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott, welcome Rick Edwards, Big Zuu, Joanne McNally, and Aaron Simmonds into the loft.
10pm30 min
Intelligence
Series 2, Episode 5Christine informs Jerry that the Russians who are holding Mary's mum hostage are demanding him in exchange for releasing her...
10:30pm30 min
Intelligence
Series 2, Episode 6Jerry is flying high and hailed a hero by GCHQ and the NSA and facing opportunities for promotion on both sides of the pond. Joseph, meanwhile, is dealing with the harsh reality of no longer being part of the team, having been fired by Christine for gross incompetence.
11pm30 min
Fortunately... With Fi And Jane
Series 1, Episode 24 - Hot Hair Masks And Lasandwiches, With Your EmailsJane Garvey and Fi Glover choose some of their favourite listener emails from the past few weeks. Correspondence includes insights from the courtroom, a handsome Derek and divine delivery apps.