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Seann Walsh signs up for I'm A Celebrity...
ITV bosses hope the comic, 36, will finally tell all about his snog with pro partner Katya Jones, 33.
Oliver Grady, The Sun, 7th October 2022
Helen Bauer interview
Helen Bauer's new show looks at self-esteem.
Adrian Peel, Cambridge Independent, 7th October 2022
Jon Richardson: Take My Mother-in-Law review
When Seventies club comedy met travelogue.
Ben Dowell, The Times, 7th October 2022
Derry Girls' cultural and 90s quirks
Derry Girls Season 3 is out now in the US and worldwide on Netflix! For our transatlantic pals, here's a rundown on some of its uniquely Northern Irish, British and 1990s cultural references.
Laura Vickers-Green, Den Of Geek, 7th October 2022
Steve Coogan explains why The Lost King includes Richard III character
In The Lost King - the new film telling the remarkable true story of the discovery of Richard III's remains in a Leicester car park - the 15th Century monarch himself appears as a character, played by Harry Lloyd.
Radio Times, 7th October 2022
Good Luck, Studio review - the toddlers' TV show that goes wrong
An uneven new play from Mischief Theatre skews darker than their hit comedies, with jarring tragedy amid the clowning.
Chris Wiegand, The Guardian, 7th October 2022
Jen Brister: The Optimist review
If Jen Brister's show title is laced with the thickest of irony, then no one told the amorous couple in her front row last night - although it only exacerbated her pained vibe that she had to order them to shut up and keep their hands and mouths to themselves. This is patently not a show for overt displays of affection.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 7th October 2022
The Lost King, review
Steve Coogan's comedy about the discovery of King Richard III is no Philomena.
Francesca Steele, i Newspaper, 7th October 2022
TV review: Taskmaster Series 14, Episode 2, C4
The pace is hotting up in the current series of Taskmaster with the relative competitive edges of the contestants - Fern Brady, Dara O Briain, John Kearns, Sarah Millican and Munya Chawawa - starting to show.A
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th October 2022
TV Review: Jon Richardson - Take My Mother-In-Law, C4
If TV hasn't already eaten itself it has now.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th October 2022
TV review: Am I Being Unreasonable, Episode 3, BBC One
While all of the cast are very watchable in Am I Being Unreasonable? they might as well rename this series The Lenny Rush Show.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th October 2022
Kevin Bridges: The Overdue Catch-Up
While Overdue Catch Up is all about him growing as a person, we should also acknowledge how he's growing as a comedian, taking on bigger issues without losing sight of the funny that defines his every anecdote.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 7th October 2022
Harry Hill displays a talent mainly to bemuse
The comedian is widely adored, but this set at Guildford's ill-suited G Live venue was seldom the stuff of belly laughs.
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 7th October 2022
Harriet Kemsley on zip lines, cellulite machine and Aberdeen Comedy Festival
Fed up with being told how to look her whole life, comedian Harriet Kemsley will take a long hard look at the beauty industry... through her two remaining false eyelashes when she brings her new show to Aberdeen.
Danica Ollerova, Aberdeen Press and Journal, 7th October 2022
How love rat Seann Walsh destroyed his career
Strictly love rat Seann Walsh has been revealed to have signed up for I'm A Celebrity.
ITV bosses hope the comic, 36, will finally tell all about his snog with pro partner Katya Jones, 33.
Charlotte Hulme, The Sun, 7th October 2022
Eddie Izzard joins campaign to save The Leadmill
Miles Kane, Eddie Izzard and Lucy Spraggan have appeared alongside others in a new video supporting the current set-up of The Leadmill in Sheffield, as the venue's management team continue to fight plans by landlord Electric Group to turf them out and install new management.
Andy Malt, Complete Music Update, 7th October 2022
Wreck, BBC3, review
Vigil meets Five Nights At Freddy's in uneven slasher comedy.
Rachael Sigee, i Newspaper, 7th October 2022
David Jason reveals his favourite OFAH episodes
The acting legend reveals some of his most treasured memories of playing the Cockney wheeler dealer in his new book, The Twelve Dels Of Christmas. Here, in exclusive extracts from the book, he shares the moments that make him laugh, cry . . . and swell with pride.
Emily Fairbairn, The Sun, 7th October 2022
Good Omens Series 2: new characters and cast photos revealed, release date teased
Good Omens returns in summer 2023 and will introduce new characters, some with familiar faces.
Laura Vickers-Green, Den Of Geek, 7th October 2022
Ellie Taylor interview
Ellie Taylor has spoken about her intention to show on Strictly Come Dancing that women can be just as funny on screen as men, which is a lesson that she wants to teach her young daughter.
Lydia Veljanovski, The Mirror, 7th October 2022
Jimmy Carr being sued for defamation by his own dad
The dad of stand-up comedian Jimmy Carr is said to be suing him for defamation, with the pair reportedly having been embroiled in a two decades long feud with one another.
Graeme Culliford, The Mirror, 7th October 2022Mammals review
James Corden reminds us of his true talents in this superb comedy drama.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 7th October 2022Videos
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Bad Sisters
Series 1, Episode 9 - Going RogueThe sisters get a heartbreaking reality check. Matt steps up as Thomas begins to crumble.
9am26 min
No More Jockeys
Set 5, Episode 6 - Set 5, Game 6Alex Horne and Mark Watson are joint leads, with Tim Key 2-2-1 down going into the sixth game. This time we have baked beans in a frying pan, mention of very high echelon celebrities, and questioning about Jack Lisowski's trousers.
11:30am30 min
Relativity
Series 4, Episode 5Jane and Ian delve into family nostalgia as she looks after him post op. Pete struggles to look after the three children on his own while giving up alcohol. Ken becomes an unlikely hero when a forlorn stranger breaks into the house.
1:30pm30 min
The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected
Series 12, Episode 6This week there's three very special guests for the last show in the series. Daring, dashing and a little bit blue, actor and Blue Peter presenter Peter Duncan shares his stories of success, scandal and embarrassment in his 45 years of showbiz. Two very different comedians complete the panel, British-Lebanese by way of Essex performer Esther Manito tells a story of her debut success, whilst Scottish stand-up and Scot Squad star Stuart McPherson celebrates a lucky escape, and a rather unusual eulogy.
5pm15 min
Lloyd Of The Flies
Episode 15 - Gummy Goes OffWhen Bob's best friend Gummy goes missing, Lloyd and Abacus take on the task of finding him... which is only right as they were the ones who lost him. Lloyd suspects foul play, so he compiles a list of suspects and starts following the clues.
6pm11 min
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 109, Episode 4Andy Zaltzman is joined by journalist Katy Balls from The Spectator, along with comedians Susie McCabe, Glenn Moore and Athena Kugblenu. This week they discuss the highs and lows of the Conservative Party conference and Andy brings back his much loved SubTextricator.
8:30pm30 min
Ghosts
Series 4, Episode 3 - The Hardest WordCan the ghosts get back into Alison's good books after she gives them the biggest telling off of their lives/deaths? Alison and Mike learn that relaxation is harder than it looks.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 64, Episode 3Writer and presenter Victoria Coren Mitchell guest presents, her 25th appearance on the programme and 17th as host. Joining her are Ivo Graham and Isabel Hardman.
9pm30 min
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Series 5, Episode 5 - Carp & Barbel (Reigate Hills, Surrey)Paul and Bob head to a lake deep in the Surrey Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty. As they approach the gates to the lake, they set their eyes and their hearts on catching big carp from the yet undisturbed and tranquil waters. Plus, Dr Anand Patel, an expert in men's health, joins Bob for a chat about weight.
9:30pm30 min
Am I Being Unreasonable?
Episode 3Nic makes a shocking discovery that changes everything, and at the school gates, a series of revelations about Jen kicks off that begs the question - is it Jen or is it Katya?
9:30pm30 min
The Tuckers
Series 3, Episode 1 - Hard ManGlyn gains a reputation as a hard man then finds himself in serious peril. Bobby struggles to break up with Lush and Billy comforts a grieving Peg.
10pm30 min
Mock The Week
Series 21, Episode 3Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis try and recollect the last seven days with guests Angela Barnes, Rhys James, Laura Lexx, Glenn Moore and Ahir Shah.
10pm65 min
I Literally Just Told You
Series 2, Episode 3Jimmy Carr hosts this game show in which contestants are given every answer. As usual, resident factologist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock brings some sense to the proceedings.
10:40pm60 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 30, Episode 2 - Lesley Manville, Hugh Bonneville, Lashana Lynch, Big Zuu, Sam RyderHugh Bonneville says Downton was a gear shift in his career, Lesley Manville reveals how naughty Judi Dench can be on stage, Lashana Lynch talks about the physicality of her new film, Big Zuu says acting's not for him, and Sam Ryder performs live in the studio.
11:05pm30 min
Don't Hug Me I'm Scared
Episode 3 - FamilyWhat does family mean to you and your family and their family? Well in today's lesson we will find out. Red Guy, Yellow Guy and Duck meet two adorable twins who point out that they should not be living with each other as they are not related like a family. The guys begin to question their relationship and get very upset. Luckily the twins invite them over to see a real family in action and have their blood tested!
11:40pm30 min
Don't Hug Me I'm Scared
Episode 4 - FriendshipWhat is real friendship? In today's lesson the gang are excited to get online using their computer but, oh no! Yellow Guy has lost the password. Red Guy and Duck berate him but luckily a confident worm called Warren steps in to stop the bullying getting too out of hand. Warren decides to show the guys the true meaning of friendship by climbing inside Yellow Guy's head.