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Tim Vine: 'It was such a bad gig, I went off stage and came back as Vim Tine'
The king of one-liners on his unlikely comedy hero, preshow prayers and the best heckle he's ever got.
Liam Pape, The Guardian, 22nd August 2022
Larry Dean knows how to tug on heart strings and strike funny bones
Larry Dean is a natural storyteller. His new Edinburgh Fringe show is a masterclass on luring an audience to comedic safety before hitting them with the deep, the personal and the simply shocking.
Craig Meighan, The National (Scotland), 22nd August 2022
Martin Clunes says Men Behaving Badly could not return 'these days'
"I mean we talked about things like Kylie Minogue's buttocks and compared them to a racehorse's. How could we do that now? But neither could you get a show like Doc Martin commissioned now. Someone would say, 'Where's the murdered prostitute in the opening scene?'"
The Scotsman, 22nd August 2022
Silencing comics will lead to a dark destination, says Andy Shaw
The decision to cancel Sadowitz was an act of cowardice.
Andy Shaw, The Daily Express, 22nd August 2022A comedy masterclass from Black Country funnyman Doug
Doug Parker walks up to the microphone. A couple of dozen people are sat around a crowded table, listening attentively to every word he says.
Mark Andrews, The Express and Star, 22nd August 2022Camden Fringe 2022 - Paul F Taylor interview
Today we speak to Paul F Taylor about Head in The Cloud.
Phoenix Remix, 22nd August 2022
The Thick Of It star downplays return
Armando Iannucci's The Thick Of It might have ended in 2012, but that hasn't stopped it being mentioned almost every time there's a political storm.
Helen Daly, Radio Times, 22nd August 2022Red Richardson: Be nice to the least talented person in the room
My show is called 'Shots Fired' and it's about a false alarm terror attack I was involved in on Oxford Street in 2017.
Entertainment Now, 22nd August 2022
Jayde Adams: Who is the Strictly Come Dancing 2022 contestant and comedian?
The comedian told The Independent that competing on show was 'everything I've ever worked toward'.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 22nd August 2022Funny Business: TikTok is putting a new spin on stand-up comedy
The Edinburgh Fringe is the world's largest arts festival, and TikTok's influence can be felt everywhere.
Katie Collins, CNET, 22nd August 2022
Black Mirror Series 6 is going to have a big cast and even bigger episodes
The returning Netflix dystopian sci-fi series will boast the likes of Aaron Paul, Zazie Beetz and Top Gun: Maverick's Danny Ramirez, plus more episodes than its slender Series 5.
Sam Parker, GQ, 22nd August 2022
Watch the cast of Fisherman's Friends: The Musical perform two songs
Recently we visited the cast of the forthcoming world premiere tour of Fisherman's Friends: The Musical during rehearsals.
We were treated to not one, but two numbers from the show: Village by the Sea (led by Parisa Shahmir, who plays Alwyn in the production) and John Kanaka (performed by the musical's own Fisherman's Friends). Check out the performances in our exclusive video.
Tom Millward, What's On Stage, 22nd August 2022The incredible TV show that made me subscribe to BritBox US
The Cleaner has everything: comedy, murder and Helena Bonham Carter.
Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, CNET, 22nd August 2022Videos
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6:30pm30 min
Welcome Strangers
Series 4, Episode 3Some seagulls embark on eccentric new diets; a new boyfriend turns up, who just can't stay quiet; a lady with a unique fetish finds herself out of luck; and lest we forget, there's also lovely Ruth Madoc!
6:30pm30 min
Mark Steel's In Town
Series 12, Episode 1 - NottinghamMark visits Nottingham, a contrarian city, full of heroes, rebels, caves and lovers of mushy peas. He learns about local legends, Robin Hood, Lord Byron, DH Lawrence, Brian Clough, and the most famous of all, Frank the xylophone player. He looks at the history of the Luddites, the cheese riots and visits three pubs that are all the oldest in the country.
9pm60 min
Marriage
Episode 4Jessica breaks up with Adam and moves back into her parents' home. She helps Ian pack away his recently deceased mother's house, and while there they have a moment of bonding over the past. Emma confronts her father and her boss with some truths. Jamie receives an unexpected visitor, and when Jessica finds a new flat, Ian and Emma are left to consider their lives without her again.
10pm60 min
Big Zuu's Big Eats
Series 3, Episode 8 - Big NarstieBAFTA-winning chef Big Zuu is back home in London and will finally get the chance to cook for the original Mr Big - fellow grime MC and trailblazing TV star, Big Narstie.