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Iain Stirling interview
Iain Stirling on Love Island, working with a puppet dog and his new sitcom.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 29th July 2021
Morecambe & Wise: The Lost Tapes review
It was a shame the dusted off show was in black and white but, hey, you can't have everything. The format wasn't fully formed - it still followed a variety show template with guests doing turns rather than appearing in sketches. But there was no doubting the genius of Eric and Ernie when they were in full flow.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th July 2021
TV review: Alan Davies As Yet Untitled, Dave
Davies is the perfect host because he doesn't do much. But that's a skill in itself - and he always has plenty of stories up his sleeve if the conversation calls for them.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th July 2021
More shows announced for Pleasance
Seann Walsh and Rachel Fairburn are among the comedy names just added.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th July 2021
More Edinburgh shows announced for Gilded Balloon
A further great selection of shows at the Gilded Balloon this August have gone on sale.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th July 2021
Paul Eastwood dies after balcony fall
Paul Eastwood, a comedian who had spent 20 years working cruise ships, clubs and and TV warm-ups, has died after falling from a balcony.
Chortle, 29th July 2021
Simon Allen interview
Another skill I think you develop after you've done a few things is that when you get rushes back at the end of every shooting day, you see what people are accentuating, what's registering and what isn't.
Sci-Fi Bulletin, 29th July 2021
Review: Cack Handed, by Gina Yashere
I'm not sure Cack-Handed is the perfect title for Gina Yashere's memoirs. Although a reference to her left-handedness, it also suggests a clumsy ineptitude - but what actually comes through, especially when it comes to her comedy years, is ambition.
Chortle, 29th July 2021
Sex Education creator Laurie Nunn on filming
"Filming series three in lockdown was tough - the cast had to dig deep".
Katie Strick, Evening Standard, 29th July 2021
Elaine Miller: the comic with a vulva sense of humour
Taboo-busting jokes about chronic incontinence bagged Elaine Miller an award-winning comedy hit. Now she's taking on 'medical misogyny' with a new walking tour.
Kate Copstick, The Scotsman, 29th July 2021
Review: Cack-Handed, by Gina Yashere
I'm not sure Cack-Handed is the perfect title for Gina Yashere's memoirs. Although a reference to her left-handedness, it also suggests a clumsy ineptitude - but what actually comes through, especially when it comes to her comedy years, is ambition; a determination - sometimes a pig-headed one - to succeed, especially when she was told 'no'.
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Olga Koch: OK Computer
Series 1, Episode 4 - PrivacyOlga and Algo are back to talk about privacy. And if you want to find out more than that you'll just have to listen because it's top secret.
9pm60 min
Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 3, Highlights Special - Almost EverythingThe very best bits from the last three series of the BAFTA-nominated show. See the boys become drag queens; dance with dancehall legends in Kingston, Jamaica; go on a very special safari in South Africa; perform with Birmingham royal ballet; and get a rather invasive treatment in Hollywood.
10pm30 min
Breeders
Series 2, Episode 10 - No Power: Part TwoOn the day of Leah and Alex's wedding, Paul and Ally find they have only a few hours to deal with a seemingly insoluble family crisis, leading Paul to make the hardest decision of his life.
10:05pm50 min
CelebAbility
Series 5, Episode 8Joey Essex, Dianne Buswell, David Potts and Sophie Duker are this week's guests.
11pm30 min
Michael Spicer: Before Next Door
Series 1, Episode 4 - To Put It Another WayA panel show run through makes the Room Next Door Man question his potential for comedy success just as the work restructuring process brings surprising news.