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Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything review
Father Dougal and Mrs Doyle... a marriage that'll break your TV set.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 8th December 2022
David Jason: 'I miss Only Fools And Horses terribly'
The actor also revealed he had drifted apart from co-star and on-screen brother Nicholas Lyndhurst.
Lidia Molina-Whyte, Radio Times, 8th December 2022
Widow of John Challis reveals his new headstone is engraved with 'I Am Here'
The widow of Only Fools And Horses legend John Challis has revealed his new headstone on Wednesday following his death from cancer in September 2021. In honour to her husband, Carol Challis had his famous saying 'I Am Here' inscribed onto the headstone as a tribute.
Daily Mail, 8th December 2022
"Don't expect a blaze of glory": The story of ITV's Plebs and how it ends
After five series, the ancient Roman comedy is finally coming to an end with a feature-length special. Sean Russell went on set with co-creator Sam Leifer to reflect on what it was that made the show unique.
Sean Russell, The Independent, 8th December 2022
Edinburgh's festivals gets 'stay of execution' as curbs on short-term lets are delayed
The Scottish Government has agreed to push back a deadline for home-owners to apply for a licence until after the end of next September after fears were raised about the new rules having a crippling impact on the city's major cultural events.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 8th December 2022
Reviews: Spike Milligan: The Unseen Archive; Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything
Comedy genius and a meticulous archivist.
Carol Midgley, The Times, 8th December 2022
WGGB launches access rider for disabled writers
Access riders, sometimes referred to as 'disability passports' or 'disability riders', are already in use in some parts of the industry, with UK broadcasters launching a similar document earlier this year for employees.
Writers' Guild of Great Britain, 8th December 2022
Adam Brace interview: Stand-up directing is hardcore dramaturgy
The 'directurg' of some of the year's best shows, Soho Theatre associate director Adam Brace is possibly the most high-profile director you've never heard of.
The Stage, 8th December 2022Too Much by Tom Allen review
Known for his arch humour, the comedian Tom Allen paints a moving portrait of his father and their relationship.
Katy Guest, The Guardian, 8th December 2022
The 50 best TV shows of 2022, No 10: This Is Going To Hurt
Former doctor Adam Kay's tale of an arrogant gynaecologist struggling in an NHS hospital was shocking, hilarious - and revealed a horrifying truth.
Alexi Duggins, The Guardian, 8th December 2022
Dream Gig: Vittorio Angelone
Edinburgh Fringe Best Newcomer nominee Vittorio Angelone talks about his bad memory and bad memories in his Dream Gig.
Vittorio Angelone, The Skinny, 8th December 2022
Cancelling Mock The Week was a huge mistake
It's hard to disagree that the panellists on the show have been dominated by left-leaning, liberal comedians, but maybe that's simply because there aren't enough decent right-wing comedians to rival them. The only right-leaning comedian that comes to mind is Geoff Norcott. Despite him providing novelty outlooks on the news, his jokes were often met with a hollow reception.
Ollie Birchall, The Boar, 8th December 2022
Ivo Graham and Ria Lina to appear on University Challenge
In the forthcoming Christmas specials, Ivo will represent University College Oxford and Ria will play for University College London.
Chortle, 8th December 2022
Joe Lycett explains why he decided to make Liz Truss look 'silly' on BBC show
Reflecting on the viral interview, Lycett told The News Agents podcast that his sarcasm stemmed from anger over the government's "consistent lying" in regards to the Partygate scandal.
Jacob Stolworthy, The Independent, 8th December 2022
Spike Milligan: The Unseen Archive review
Spike Milligan: The Unseen Archive had an embarrassment of such riches, enabling it to achieve the seemingly impossible task of shedding new light on this one-of-a-kind comedic titan.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 8th December 2022
Keith Lemon: I'm proud of career-defining Celebrity Juice
For over 14 years and 307 episodes, celebrities have embarrassed themselves facing mortifying challenges on Celebrity Juice.
BBC, 8th December 2022
Matt Lucas and David Walliams tease new project after Bake Off exit and 'quitting' BGT
Matt Lucas - who announced he was leaving The Great British Bake Off - has been busy working on a new project with his friend David Walliams, whom has reportedly quit his role on the Britain's Got Talent panel.
Jasmine Allday, The Mirror, 8th December 2022
David Tennant reveals he wants to work with wife Georgia more
David Tennant has revealed he really enjoyed working with his wife Georgia when they starred in their comedy series Staged together during lockdown.
Amelia Wynne, Daily Mail, 8th December 2022
Kerry Jackson starring Fay Ripley at National Theatre - review
Kerry Jackson is a grafter. She's come from a broken family, escaped an abusive relationship and survived a sexual assault that has resulted in her having to give up the subsequent child that she had. She's also incredibly right-wing, unbelievably crass and cringingly inappropriate in her political incorrectness. With her vociferous views on politics, race and homelessness to name but a few, it is therefore uniquely clever of playwright April De Angelis to have created a character that is undeniably awful yet weirdly likeable.
Gareth Carr, What's On Stage, 8th December 2022Kerry Jackson review
Fay Ripley's lively striver is riddled with working-class cliches. April De Angelis's comedy about a leave-voting entrepreneur in a gentrified area has echoes of Abigail's Party and Educating Rita - except all the characters are reduced to types.
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Plebs
Special - Soldiers Of RomeMarcus, Grumio, Jason and Aurelius join the army in peace-time, hoping to win respect, romance and discounts at participating restaurants. But when war's declared, they're sent to fight on the front line for a cause they don't believe in. Now their main interest is the struggle for survival.
6:30pm30 min
ReincarNathan
Series 3, Episode 4 - AntNathan is brought back to life as queen of a huge leafcutter ant colony. The ants need to find food and, because he is utterly selfish, Nathan leads them on a perilous journey to get a bag of his favourite crisps from a nearby hotel. When will Nathan ever learn to do the right thing?
10pm45 min
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 6, Episode 12Russell looks at England's latest World Cup win as they head to the quarter finals and tears into Kanye West's Infowars interview. Stand-up from Sam Campbell.
10pm60 min
Live At The Moth Club
Episode 2Moth Club regulars Cardinal Burns, Seb and Dustin, have had a blazing row and refuse to go on stage as a duo. George feels like they might reconcile and bond if they do an escape room together, so he builds them one in the club. Things don't go entirely to plan and when an unfortunate incident befalls headliner Tom Davis, an unlikely hero emerges in City Boy.
10pm60 min
Celebrity Juice
Final Specials - The Happy EndingKeith Lemon bids farewell to the comedy quiz, with captains Laura Whitmore and Emily Atack joined by Holly Willoughby, Fearne Cotton, Maya Jama, Big Narstie, Chris Ramsey, Will Mellor, Joey Essex and a few surprise guests along the way.
10:45pm30 min
Micah Richards' Player Pranks
Episode 2Micah and Smithy prank Sky Sports pundit and Micah's mate Jamie Carragher in the Monday Night Football studio, and they help former Arsenal player Jermaine Pennant prank his good mate and former Spurs star Jermaine Jenas - by covering his brand-new car in Arsenal grafitti!
11pm30 min
The Shuttleworths
2022 Specials, Episode 2 - All's Well That Begins BadlyJohn Shuttleworth's agent, Ken Worthington, is threatening to retire. But where will this leave John and who will secure his petrol money?