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Sandi Toksvig reassures worried fans as she shares update after being hospitalised
"I am now out of hospital and continuing my convalescence in Australia until I'm fit to fly home. My undying (literally) thanks to the amazing Australian health service."
Francesca Shillcock, Hello Magazine, 6th December 2022
Ed Patrick interview
Part-time comedian and full-time NHS anaesthetist, Ed Patrick has taken to writing about the wacky world of medicine in his new book Catch Your Breath: The Secret Life of a Sleepless Anaesthetist. Ahead of Patrick's visit to Five Leaves this December, our writer Lewis Keech catches up with the new author to chat his medical memoir, podcast and humour that can be found in the darkest moments...
Lewis Keech, Leftlion, 6th December 2022
Stand-up Colin Cole dies at 66
Australian comedian Colin Cole - whose 6ft 7in frame was a familiar fixture on the UK stand-up circuit - has died at the age of 66, it has been reported.
Chortle, 6th December 2022
Comedians, by Steve Best review
This is, quite simply, a gorgeous book: embossed, Bible-black cover and 236 heavy, glossy pages rich with atmospheric, monochrome images of comedians at work and backstage: nervously waiting to go on, or relaxed in the company of their comrades once the battle has been won.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 6th December 2022
Toby Jones on the return of Detectorists
As he and Mackenzie Crook revive their beloved treasure hunters for a Christmas special, the actor reveals how their pairing began, what his four new projects are - and why there's no such thing as a small role.
Ellen E. Jones, The Guardian, 6th December 2022
Russell Brand calls on Thurrock Council to save Thameside Theatre
The comedian and actor Russell Brand has lent his support to save the local theatre he once performed at as a child.
Brand told an audience at the Thameside Theatre in Grays, Essex, that Thurrock Council had "lost its path".
Simon Dedman, BBC, 6th December 2022
Matt Lucas ends run as Great British Bake Off host
Matt Lucas has said "farewell" to the Great British Bake Off tent, as the comedian confirmed he was stepping down as a presenter of the show.
George Bowden, BBC, 6th December 2022
Alex Horne is always thinking up tasks
A chat with the mastermind behind Britain's funniest export.
Fran Hoepfner, Gawker, 6th December 2022
Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything review
A lethal dose of dullness. Much like its main character, the show fails to summon the willpower to properly charm its audiences.
Vicky Jessop, Evening Standard, 6th December 2022Videos
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11:30am30 min
The Exploding Library
Series 2, Episode 3 - Infinite Jest, by David Foster WallaceWriter, comedian and crumpled surrealist John-Luke Roberts unravels the labyrinthine world of Infinite Jest - and that of its brilliant, troubled author David Foster Wallace.
6:30pm30 min
Hennikay
Episode 3 - The Animo-Expo Pro-Gaming Trade FairThe pressure is on at work. Guy's company have had their best (only) idea in years (ever) stolen from under their noses by an unscrupulous rival. But luckily Guy has come up with a brilliant new idea, courtesy of his invisible best friend, Hennikay and the race is on for them to develop it before the big trade show.
9pm35 min
Upright
Series 2, Episode 5Wounded from his confrontation and fading fast, Lucky finds himself separated from Meg in the middle of the rainforest. But the pair are soon reunited at an old bush camp where the quirky inhabitants attempt to heal Lucky's wounds. Their makeshift remedies, however, are of little relief.
9:35pm35 min
Upright
Series 2, Episode 6Lucky and Meg finally make it to the Wellfulness Commune and Meg is desperate to find her mother.
After being treated for his wounds and partaking in spiritual cleansing ceremonies, Lucky's mocking of their hippie rituals comes to a halt when Meg finally finds her mother. And Lucky also recognises a familiar face.
10pm30 min
Frankie Boyle's New World Order
Series 6, Highlights Special - Outtakes & Best BitsFrankie Boyle presents highlights and unseen footage from the previous six weeks.