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Joel Dommett to host Survivor
Joel Dommett has been confirmed as host of Survivor as one of the world's most successful formats is set for a brand-new UK launch as the global entertainment phenomenon lands on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
BBC, 17th February 2023
Spitting Image 'live'? Mission impossible - yet accomplished
Ian McKellen hammily presides over the theatrical frolics and a quest emerges, of offence-giving fun in which no one is Spared.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 17th February 2023
Babatunde Aléshé at Leicester Square Theatre review
The I'm a Celeb star's new show is infectiously upbeat.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 17th February 2023Spitting Image Saves The World review
A visual marvel but the comedy is underpowered.
Diane Parkes, What's On Stage, 17th February 2023Spitting Image Saves The World review
So is Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image Saves The World a success? In the words of Sir Keir Starmer, "A simple yes or no answer will suffice." Okay, then - yes.
Steve Orme, British Theatre Guide, 17th February 2023Spitting Image Saves The World review
With its fantastic latex caricatures brought to life by astonishingly talented puppeteers and gifted impersonators, the live version of Spitting Image is a triumph of technical ingenuity. Such skill and effort is - however - deployed to bring to impressive life a script that's remarkably patchy.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 17th February 2023
John Kearns: 'You might not like my show for 20 minutes, but you'll leave happy!'
The self-deprecating star has won two Edinburgh awards but remains a niche concern. Will a recent breakout turn on Taskmaster and a huge nationwide tour bring his absurdist comedy to the mainstream?
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 17th February 2023
Giggling beneath the waves: the uncosy world of Mike Leigh
For Mike Leigh's 80th birthday, we publish our 1982/[y]1983[y] Winter article examining his already formidable career.
John Russell Taylor, British Film Institute, 17th February 2023Spitting Image Saves The World review
Be it celebrity knuckle-headed narcissism, Royalty media regicide or pricking the politician pomposity bubble it begs the question - is this a world actually worth the saving? Better not let Greta Thunberg hear that...
John Kennedy, The Reviews Hub, 17th February 2023
Frank Skinner: The Countess of Wessex apologised. I love her now
The comedian, 66, talks to Michael Odell about a right royal disagreement - and his MBE.
Michael Odell, The Times, 17th February 2023What journalism and comedy have in common
To succeed, both journalists and stand-up comedians need to understand their audience, be relatable and have a thick skin.
Jacob Granger, Journalism.co.uk, 17th February 2023TV & radio
11:30am30 min
Noising Up
Series 1, Episode 7The final episode in the series deals with the resignation of Nicola Sturgeon.
1:30pm30 min
Breaking The News
Series 24, Episode 1Des Clarke is joined by Jay Lafferty, Glenn Moore, Susan Riddell and Connor Burns. Des and the panel discuss Nicola Sturgeon's resignation, spy balloons and Darvel manager Mick Kennedy.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 110, Episode 7Andy Zaltzman is joined this week are Zoe Lyons, Angela Barnes, Hugo Rifkind and Nish Kumar. On the agenda this week is Nicola Sturgeon's surprise resignation, Jeremy Corbyn being barred as a Labour candidate and the case of 200,000 stolen Cadbury Creme Eggs.
7:30pm30 min
TV Flashback
Series 7, Episode 12 - Ynys Môn (Anglesey)Kiri Pritchard-McLean rewinds the most engaging clips from half a century of Welsh TV, this time looking at Ynys Môn or Anglesey. From stunning scenery to marvellous characters, she finds out how the place she calls home has made an impact in Wales.
8pm30 min
Would I Lie To You?
Series 16, Episode 7Comedians Lucy Beaumont and Desiree Burch, Strictly judge Anton Du Beke and actor Ralf Little join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the offbeat panel show.
9pm45 min
QI
Series T, Episode 14 - Tea TimeSandi Toksvig takes tea with Rosie Jones, Ahir Shah, Henning Wehn and Alan Davies.
9pm125 min
The National Comedy Awards
Episode 1 - 2023The public have voted, the red carpet's in place, and the UK's biggest comedy stars are at the ready to find out if they've scooped a gong, as the National Comedy Awards for Stand Up To Cancer return. Tom Allen hosts a raucous night live from London's Roundhouse, where the brilliant work from the world of comedy over the past year is honoured.
9pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Road Trip: South East Asia, Episode 1Jamie Redknapp and Micah Richards are joined by Alan Carr at the Singapore Grand Prix, before meeting up with Big Zuu for a street food cooking challenge.
10pm35 min
Fantasy Football League
Series 1 - Part B, Episode 4Matt Lucas and Elis James are joined by Guz Khan and Sam Quek.
10:40pm50 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 30, Episode 18 - Judi Dench, Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Hugh Jackman, Michael B Jordan, Eugene Levy, P!nkDame Judi Dench says her new film is a big cheer to the NHS, Hugh Jackman talks about being changed as a parent, Michael B Jordan says Bournemouth is exciting, Eugene Levy reveals his dislike of travel, Paul Rudd jokes about his physique, and Michael Douglas talks about his advice to younger actors, while P!nk performs live in the studio.