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Bad Sisters: Sharon Horgan makes TV return with dark comedy
Bad Sisters, which is set in Dublin and London, follows the lives of the five Garvey sisters, who are bound together by the premature death of their parents and a promise to always protect one another.
Julieanne Corr, The Times, 20th June 2022
Man Vs Bee, review
Rowan Atkinson's bumbling comic creation seems awfully familiar.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 20th June 2022
Man Vs Bee review
The freshest thing here is the format - episodes that are just 10-15 minutes long. Atkinson has lost none of his skill and you will watch it quite happily, but it just lacks the genius of Mr Bean.
Anita Singh, MSN Entertainment, 20th June 2022
Man Vs Bee review
The first scene tells viewers that the conflict between Trevor and the bee will escalate to even sillier heights. However, the soulless and predictable nature of the opening three episodes aren't enough to generate the buzz needed for audiences to stay engaged.
Andrew Murray, The Upcoming, 20th June 2022
Man Vs Bee, review
Rowan Atkinson's Netflix comedy is a better Bean.
Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 20th June 2022
Nick Helm to front new film quiz podcast
The team behind the award-winning Film Stories podcast is launching a brand new show The Film Quiz, hosted by Nick Helm.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th June 2022
Chris McCausland: Speaky Blinder review
Genial gags for midlife grumps everywhere.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 20th June 2022
Man Vs Bee, Netflix, review
The man better known as Mr Bean rails against cancel culture... by fighting a bee.
Emily Baker, i Newspaper, 20th June 2022
Why Man Vs Bee is a comedy masterpiece
Nothing sums up the times we're living in better than Rowan Atkinson chasing a bee through a house with a flamethrower.
Steven MacKenzie, The Big Issue, 20th June 2022
When Morecambe & Wise stepped out in Newcastle
Comedy duo Morecambe and Wise were two of Britain's biggest entertainment stars when they performed to rave reviews this week 45 years ago at Newcastle City Hall.
David Morton, Newcastle Chronicle, 20th June 2022
Anna Maxwell Martin admits her kids hate Motherland
The 45-year-old actress - who has played Julia on the beloved sitcom since 2017 - admitted her two daughters don't enjoy watching the hit show because they find her role 'embarrassing'.
Alistair McGeorge, Metro, 20th June 2022
Review: James Acaster & others, Bristol Comedy Garden
Reviews of James Acaster, Chloe Petts, Josh Pugh, Celya AB and Jamali Maddix.
Milan Perera, Bristol 24/7, 20th June 2022
Review: David O'Doherty & others, Bristol Comedy Garden
Reviews of David O'Doherty, Ivo Graham, Sophie Duker, Rose Matafeo and Joel Dommett.
Joseph Marshall, Bristol 24/7, 20th June 2022Edinburgh 2022: Julia Masli Q&A
BWW chats to Julia Masli about bringing CHOOSH! to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 20th June 2022Edinburgh 2022: Shelf Q&A
BWW catches up with Shelf to chat about bringing Hair to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 20th June 2022Edinburgh 2022: Lucy Porter Q&A
BWW catches up with Lucy Porter to chat about bringing Wake-Up Call to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 20th June 2022Edinburgh 2022: Pick of the Programme- Debut Edfringe shows
Natalie O'Donoghue has listed her top newcomers who are bringing their debut hour to the festival.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 20th June 2022Interview: Ignacio Lopez
We speak to the Cardiff-based stand-up about his new Fringe show El Cómico.
Kevin Ibbotson-Wight, The Wee Review, 20th June 2022Interview: Tony Law
We speak to the 'fully proficient loon' about his new Fringe show A Now Begin In Again.
Kevin Ibbotson-Wight, The Wee Review, 20th June 2022Edinburgh 2022: The Black Blues Brothers Q&A
BWW catches up with Alexander Sunny to chat about bringing The Black Blues Brothers to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 20th June 2022Edinburgh 2022: Danielle Walker Q&A
BWW catches up with Danielle Walker to chat about bringing Nostalgia to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 20th June 2022An interview with the Vickers Brothers
Two of Edinburgh's most talented siblings are combining for the Fringe 2022...
The Mumble, 20th June 2022Emo Majok interview
African Aussie is almost like a comedy autobiography about my life.
On The Mic, 20th June 2022Stewart Lee interview
I start writing at home and then the show evolves in tandem with live try-outs.
On The Mic, 20th June 2022Fascinating Aïda interview
It's a distillation of the full show which we started in 2019 but which got strangely interrupted by a naughty wee virus...
On The Mic, 20th June 2022A digital pint with... Benjamin Alborough
Anna Krauze on bringing Daddy Issues to EdFringe 2022.
Jake Mace, Binge Fringe, 20th June 2022Videos
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Series 89, Episode 6 - A Seating Plan, Doris Day and Under the FloorboardsSue Perkins challenges Gyles Brandreth, Ria Lina, Zoe Lyons and Paul Merton to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.
6:30pm30 min
Beena And Amrit
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Hot TubBeena's got a weekend to herself and she'd like to spent it in peace. But Amrit has other ideas, and wants to throw a hot tub party in the garden. Meanwhile Dewi is having van trouble, possible due to having stuffed the engine full of sage.
8:30pm30 min
TV Flashback
Series 7, Episode 2 - Record BreakersKiri Pritchard-McLean looks for funny clips in the BBC Wales archive to discover iconic Welsh record breakers.
9pm45 min
The Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show
Series 1, Episode 6The final episode in the series features Fleur East with husband Marcel Badiane-Robin, while Lorraine Kelly braces herself for the reading duties on Please Keep Me Anonymous.