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The Play What I Wrote review
Hiddleston brings sunshine to Morecambe and Wise show.
Eleanor Lawson, The Express and Star, 9th December 2021
Don't worry, Tamsin Greig, you made a great Jewish mum
Should non-Jews have been cast as the Jewish Goodman family on the hit comedy show Friday Night Dinner?
Keren David, The Jewish Chronicle, 9th December 2021
Adele Birkmyre interview
A comedian from Midlothian who tried to take her own life three times due to her horrific chronic pain says her life has been saved after she sourced help from a Scottish charity.
Kaitlin Easton and Abbie Meehan, Edinburgh Live, 9th December 2021
Paul Chowdhry extends tour into 2022
Due to phenomenal demand as his sell out tour draws to a close with a second capacity performance at London's Hammersmith Apollo this Thursday 9th December, multi-award-winning stand-up comedian, actor and writer Paul Chowdhry will be doubling the size of his brand-new stand-up tour, Family-Friendly Comedian (*No Children) for 2022 with 43 more dates nationwide.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th December 2021
Rarely asked questions: Robin Ince
Is Robin Ince the hardest working polymath in showbiz? It certainly seems like it if you follow him on social media where he keeps everyone bang up to date with his various projects.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th December 2021
Stephen K Amos up for a stage acting award
The comedian has been shortlisted in the What's On Stage Awards for his supporting role as Benny in My Night With Reg at the Turbine Theatre in South London this summer.
Chortle, 9th December 2021
How there could have been a sequel to The Young Ones
Groundbreaking 1980s sitcom The Young Ones could have had a follow-up entitled The Middle-Aged Ones, co-creator Lise Mayer has revealed.
Lise Mayer, Chortle, 9th December 2021
Justin Fletcher on how Rik Mayall inspired Mr Tumble
The king of children's TV, currently in panto in Reading and in cinemas as Father Christmas in The CBeebies Christmas Show, answers questions from readers - and some of their children.
The Guardian, 9th December 2021
Billy Connolly says he would return to live in Scotland
Sir Billy Connolly has revealed he would be prepared to return to live in Scotland "at the drop of a hat."
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 9th December 2021
Sphere snaps up Felton's review of the year in audio-only first
Sphere has snapped-up an audio-only comedic annual review by James Felton, narrated by Russell Kane, marking a first for the publisher. Emily Barrett, publishing director, acquired world rights directly from Felton to The Year Was 2021, which published on 8th December, only in audio.
Sian Bayley, The Bookseller, 9th December 2021
The Play What I Wrote review
here was deserved applause at the end of The Play What I Wrote from an enthusiastic audience. I just wish I could have shared their passion. It was good but for some inexplicable reason it only occasionally touched my funny bone.
Steve Orme, British Theatre Guide, 9th December 2021
Review: Jayde Adams - The Ballad of Kylie Jenner's Old Face
According to Dawn French, 'Jayde Adams is the 3rd funniest woman in the world. Fact.' Whilst we cannot objectively confirm or deny this statement, Adams provided us with an evening of laughter and quippy comments. She discussed issues of confidence and compassion, demonstrating that you can make fun of yourself whilst still being a self-confident woman.
Chelsie Henshaw and Molly Schoenfeld, Redbrick, 9th December 2021
Jijeesh K Jaimon brings the laughter with open mic society
While most of the established stars are filling out big venues, interesting newcomers are kickstarting their journeys at the grassroots level, and one of these talents is Jijeesh K Jaimon. Born and raised in New Delhi, he moved to the UK earlier this year to pursue a master's degree in international journalism at Brunel University in London, and to follow his passion of becoming a stand-up comedian. In addition to wanting to making his own mark, he has set up an open mic society at his university to encourage other young comedy talents.
Asjad Nazir, Eastern Eye, 9th December 2021
Inside No 9: An Evening with Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith review
The comedy writers behind one of the BBC's most successful series perform an entertaining, behind-the-scenes double act.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 9th December 2021
Bill Bailey's musical toolbox
"There is lots of brilliant, groundbreaking music being made today, but the charts feel far more... homogenised."
Danny Scott, Music Radar, 9th December 2021
Pictures of Newark, Newark filming
Newark Market Place became the set for a new sitcom today (Thursday) and there was plenty of action being filmed.
Newark Advertiser, 9th December 2021Videos
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8:10am15 min
Class Dismissed
Series 6, Episode 9 - Complete WastersLindaand Miss Aviary cause a stink with a trashy climate clean-up campaign.
11:30am30 min
The Exploding Library
Series 1, Episode 3 - Mother Night, by Kurt VonnegutDaliso Chaponda unravels the myriad personas of Kurt Vonnegut's Mother Night. If we're always playing a version of ourselves, how do we know who we truly are?
5pm15 min
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 49 - Look Into Our EyesThe people of Grimsby believe that the Twins are wise lifestyle gurus who are able to predict what everyone wants before they know it themselves, but the Twins need a nap before they get cranky.
5:15pm15 min
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 50 - The StowawaysDave and his friends are given a lesson in responsibility when their school assigns them an animal each to look after overnight.
5:30pm30 min
Ted's Top Ten
Episode 4 - No-Nos At Uncle Alan's FuneralTed is faced with conflict when the funeral of his great uncle Alan clashes with a planned trip to ride an infamous rollercoaster.
8:30pm30 min
10pm30 min
Mock The Week
Series 20, Episode 11Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis laugh at the last seven days with guests Maisie Adam, Rhys James, Milton Jones, Emily Lloyd-Saini and Glenn Moore.
10pm60 min
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 5, Episode 13Russell discusses the big Tory Christmas party of 2020, chats to businessman and Dragon Steven Bartlett, and comedian Josh Widdicombe. Music comes from Cat Burns.
11pm30 min
...At The Stand
Fred At The Stand 4, Episode 3Fred MacAulay is joined this week by Lost Voice Guy, Lauren Pattison, Michael Akadiri and Esther Manito.