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The Obscure Life Of The Grand Duke Of Corsica review
Timothy Spall plays an eccentric architect hired to design a tomb for the the eponymous aristocrat, in writer-director Daniel Graham's homage to Peter Greenaway.
Mike McCahill, The Guardian, 17th September 2021
Sex Education Series 3 review
There are still moments of magic here but, with less jokes and more worthy writing, the show that used to speed by is starting to feel very long indeed.
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 17th September 2021
Sex Education Series 3 review
Teenage kicks have never been more smart - or more rude.
Benji Wilson, The Telegraph, 17th September 2021
Sex Education review
Does it represent the Triumph of the Sex People?
Hugo Rifkind, The Times, 17th September 2021
Ricky Gervais at the Palladium review
Gervais always cuts as close as possible to the bone to make his points as he explores the nature of offence and humour as an escape valve.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 17th September 2021
Ncuti Gatwa and Aimee Lou Wood interview
The breakout stars of the returning Netflix series reflect on filming new episodes in a pandemic and reveal their biggest wish for next season.
Morgan Jeffery, Radio Times, 17th September 2021
Nabil Abdulrashid: N.A.B.I.L. review
Yes, he has his beefs, but they are all justified. Not least against the embittered comic (whom he names) who diminished Abdulrashid's very existence by dismissing his race as a 'gimmick'. In fact, with such a wealth of genuine first-hand experiences he can draw upon without need for embellishment, Abdulrashid is one of the least gimmicky comedians around.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 17th September 2021
The legacy of Bottom
With the cult BBC sitcom turning 30 today, Paul Tanter looks back at the world of Bottom and why it still resonates today.
Paul Tanter, Radio Times, 17th September 2021
Alan Carr admits he's 'always drunk' while touring
Alan Carr has joked about his boozy antics while away on tour. The comedian, 45, joked that he is 'always drunk' while on the road because people line up drinks for him, during an appearance on Friday's This Morning.
Charlotte Dean and Ella Hodson, Daily Mail, 17th September 2021
Ricky Gervais review
Daringly contrarian and just plain funny.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 17th September 2021
Derry Girls creator and stars respond to Whittingdale
The stars of Derry Girls have hit back after a leading UK Government minister said that the hit comedy was a great example of "Britishness". Its creator Lisa McGee, hailing from Derry herself, said she "can't be dealing" with the show being called "distinctively British".
Lauren Harte, Belfast Live, 17th September 2021
Review: Titania McGrath, Mxninfesto
Clever and amusing parody of the 'woke' trend but somewhat repetitive towards the end.
Irene Lloyd, Everything Theatre, 17th September 2021
Craig Charles tests positive for Covid
Craig, 57, said: 'Okay guys I don't want to alarm. But I've caught the Covid. Breathing is a bit laboured which is a worry. But I've got an oxymonitor so so far no hospital. Starting to feel a bit better. But have to isolate. Sorry to let everyone down. Back soon.'
Tori Brazier, Metro, 17th September 2021
Sketch You Up review
From competitive stage mums, passive aggressive husbands and heterophobic besties, there's a real mixed bag of comedy, all of which hits the mark and draws huge laughs from the audience.
Christine Stanton, The Reviews Hub, 17th September 2021
Al Murray interview
Al Murray wants to interview Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to see if they have a sense of humour: 'I suspect they don't'.
Rachel Corcoran, Metro, 17th September 2021Videos
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8am54 min
Sex Education
Series 3, Episode 1Moordale's friskiest come together again - in more ways than one. Otis sports a 'stache but hides a secret. Jean comes clean. A head teacher arrives.
8am61 min
Sex Education
Series 3, Episode 2Makeovers take over when Ruby gives Otis a magnetic revamp and Hope tones the school down. Way down. Elsewhere, Eric and Adam look to level up.
8am53 min
Sex Education
Series 3, Episode 3Self-expression is out as uniforms sweep the student body. Aimee opens up about the assault while Jackson bonds with cool nonbinary student Cal.
8am54 min
Sex Education
Series 3, Episode 4In the cold light of day, can sex turn into intimacy, and vice versa? Ruby recoils from Otis. Maeve connects with Isaac. Abstinence roils Moordale.
8am54 min
Sex Education
Series 3, Episode 5Vivid history collides with real awkwardness in France as the poo hits a windshield and friends slam on the brakes. A spark reignites. Jean explodes.
8am59 min
Sex Education
Series 3, Episode 6The truth is out there: Maeve gets the news, Aimee reveals her vulva cupcakes and more, and Eric navigates Nigerian life. Hope goes to new extremes.
8am58 min
Sex Education
Series 3, Episode 7Home is where the heat is. Jean contends with a hot mess and a cold shoulder. Maeve deals with a mum on the run. The "sex school" finally goes public.
8am60 min
Sex Education
Series 3, Episode 8As a new day dawns, Moordale's fate hangs in the balance. Aimee spills. Eric confesses. Otis haunts the hospital. Honesty matters now, more than ever.
9am28 min
No More Jockeys
Set 4, Episode 15 - Set 4, Game 16It's going all the way. Mark's victory last week means the fourth set is now tied 5-5-5. Will it be Mark, Tim or Alex to break the deadlock, as for the first time they record the game from the same room.
1:30pm30 min
The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected
Series 9, Episode 3This week Mark is joined by three cult heroes of their fields. Inbetweener actor and fresh out of the box stand-up comedian Joe Thomas shares his story about having a nightmare on the trains, Scottish comedy legend Susan Morrison crashes a wedding, and all-time living legend Tony Blackburn tells tales of some of the thousands of famous people he's encountered during his star studded career.
5pm15 min
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 33 - Spud RailwaysThe Spuds have a new toy railway for the twins from the dump - this one is particularly special because it is big enough for all the Spuds to ride. With plenty of track to spare, wherever might the Spuds' railway journey take them?
5:15pm15 min
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 34 - Be More UnicornDave orders a water pistol with his birthday money, but he is sent a Happy Sparkle unicorn toy instead - will it bring joy and sparkle into his grumpy world?
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 106, Episode 3Andy Zaltzman is joined this week by Neil Delamere, Paul Sinha and Zoe Lyons to discuss the week's news, including Boris Johnson's reshuffle, winter covid plans and Emma Raducanu's heroics in New York.
9:30pm30 min
The Cleaner
Series 1, Episode 2 - The WriterExtremely pompous and important author Terence Redford is trying to write his latest masterpiece but is finding it difficult to concentrate - partly because of writer's block and partly because his grandmother has recently burnt to death in his living room.
10:35pm60 min
Bill Bailey: Larks In Transit
A stand-up performance by the 2020 Strictly champion in which he became the first British comedian to tread the boards of the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, sharing tales from more than 20 years as a travelling performer. Topics include Google reviews of Poundland stores, a unique proposal for a Victorian-style Love Island and Old MacDonald sung in the style of Tom Waits. With a guest appearance by soprano Florence Hvorostovsky.