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Extraordinary, Disney+, review
Despite its streaming home, this superhero comedy is pure filth.
Neil Armstrong, i Newspaper, 25th January 2023
Extraordinary, Disney+, review
Impudent superhero comedy is downright marvellous.
Benji Wilson, The Telegraph, 25th January 2023
The Unfriend review
Frances Barber steals the show in ridiculous new comedy.
Chris Selman, Gay Times, 25th January 2023
Extraordinary review
Encanto meets Derry Girls in a fun fantasy series where everyone - apart from its lead character - has a superpower. Although some of the abilities are very mundane...
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 25th January 2023
Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry and Aisling Bea urge UK banks to stop financing fossil fuels
Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry and Aisling Bea are among celebrities calling on the five of the UK's biggest High Street banks to stop financing new oil, gas and coal projects.
Beth Timmins, BBC, 25th January 2023
Vittorio Angelone: Translations review - an eye-catching stand-up debut
The Irish-Italian comic, nominated for best newcomer at the Edinburgh fringe, delivers his show with a light touch and ample self-irony.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 25th January 2023
Nick Mohammed extends Mr Swallow's debut tour
Second dates have been added in Salford, Leeds, Norwich, Bristol & London.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th January 2023
Elis James explores the Welsh language in new show
The Story Of Welsh (Stori'r Iaith) will air on S4C and BBC iPlayer.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th January 2023Felicity Kendal: 'Do I care what I look like at 76? Not really'
The actress on Botox, converting to Judaism and why The Good Life was ahead of its time.
Danny Scott, The Times, 25th January 2023Performer's perspective on comedy criticism
It took me a lot longer than most people to recognise that critics are not dealing in empirical fact, but in opinion.
Bethany Black, Mobius Industries, 25th January 2023Videos
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8am33 min
Extraordinary
Series 1, Episode 1 - Have NotsAfter a disastrous job interview where she reveals her lack of a superpower, Jen seeks solace in regular hook up and fly boy, Luke. Taking in a stray cat, he's christened Jizzlord after an unfortunate incident. Flatmates Carrie and Kash are mugged, inciting Kash to form a gang of vigilantes. Lack of money makes Jen realise she will have to discover her power by herself.
8am27 min
Extraordinary
Series 1, Episode 2 - Magic BulletsThe gang attempt to draw out Jen's power by manufacturing stressful situations. Carrie tries taking her to the dentist, but it fails when Jen receives a dose of Valium. Kash goes for a more dramatic approach and kidnaps Jen which backfires and they are forced to call upon a smug Andy to help out. Jizzlord transforms into a man but no one is there to see before he shifts back again.
8am28 min
Extraordinary
Series 1, Episode 3 - Dead End JobsKash sends a semi-feral Jizzlord outside whilst he assembles his vigilante group. A slick record executive invites Carrie to channel a dubious dead musician. It could be a huge money-making scheme but nervous, she calls Jen who sees the opportunity for career fulfilment. When Kash's vigilante meeting proves to be a muddled disaster, he is surprised when it's Jizzlord who comes to his rescue.
8am29 min
Extraordinary
Series 1, Episode 4 - Pet ProjectJen and Jizzlord follow an emotional rollercoaster of leads and dead ends. A trip to the vet seems promising, where they encounter an old friend from Jizzlord's cat days. As the trail grows cold, Jizzlord worries he may not like the human he was. Carrie's frustration grows, and she considers getting in touch with Gordon to utilise his power, but worries it would be dangerously close to cheating.
8am29 min
Extraordinary
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Jen ShowJen is dragged back to her old school for Andy's prize-giving, who is receiving the top prize. Carrie has been invited to speak. A brush with their old school bully, now teacher, Rebecca, forces Carrie to revaluate old moments with Jen. At home, Jizzlord tries to comfort a despondent Kash, crushed by his failure. Jen uncovers Andy's secrets but her plan for humiliation hurts Carrie as much as Andy.
8am30 min
Extraordinary
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Real Power Is The Friends We MadeA power clinic waiting room provides Jen with a new friend for a while, leading to a night of drunken debauchery. However, Hannah's resolve is weaker than believed, and the friendship is short-lived. Carrie marks out her territory around the flat, labelling all of her possessions. Jizzlord is forced to mediate between the girls. Kash begins the arduous process of apologising to his old group.
8am29 min
Extraordinary
Series 1, Episode 7 - The Merry MonarchJen and Jizzlord turn to his cat days as a source of money, by entering a shape shifted Jizzlord in to a cat show. The performance doesn't go to plan, but wows the audience. Carrie becomes infatuated by a deceased royal who is quite the charmer. Kash struggles to prioritise Carrie when he returns to the vigilantes. His obsession is exacerbated by the emergence of a rival group.
8am27 min
Extraordinary
Series 1, Episode 8 - Surprise!Kash decides to throw Carrie a spontaneous party, trying to salvage their relationship. His powers come in handy when his mission becomes avoidance. Jen's love life becomes complicated, with all her options in the same place, she struggles to be decisive and resist temptation. Jen and Mary come to a greater understanding of each other, while an old friend offers Jen a chance at the clinic.
5pm15 min
Lloyd Of The Flies
Episode 38 - Crabbie SpindlesWhen a crab spider parachutes into his life, Lloyd calls her Crabbie Spindles and decides to raise her as a vegetarian and single-handedly change fly-spider relationships forever! However, it becomes clear that Lloyd's bitten off more than he can chew...
6pm25 min
Lagging
Series 2, Episode 3 - Cringe DadSol's Dad loses a fight with a tree on the SMoRCle livestream, and the internet goes wild for it. Meanwhile, Cedric blows up when his gift to Ray goes missing.
9pm60 min
Hold The Front Page
Series 1, Episode 4 - Farming LifeNish Kumar and Josh Widdicombe head to Northern Ireland to work for Farming Life, reporting on an agricultural show and trying to get an interview with Line Of Duty's Adrian Dunbar.
10pm60 min
Guessable?
Series 4, Episode 1 - The Return Of The FlyNick Helm, Harriet Kemsley, Michael Dapaah and Helen Bauer join Sara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Darren Harriott and John Kearns to identify famous names or objects.
11pm15 min
What's The Story, Ashley Storrie?
Series 1, Episode 4 - It's Life Jim... But Not As We Know It, Or He Said My NameAshley's obsession for films and musicals serves her well as she enters the workforce, leading thousands of children in song and blonde wigs. Her neuro-diversity diagnosis is welcomed and, just like her father, understanding her place on the spectrum opens up new horizons.