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The comics motherhood can't stop
Some lied. Some hid it. And few ever mined it for jokes. Becoming a mum used to be near-fatal to a comedian's career. But now, in a Mother's Day special, we meet the new wave taking on taboos.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 14th March 2023
Tim Renkow on Jerk: 'Disabled people don't get to be flawed'
BBC Three talks to Tim Renkow about the new series of the comedy drama Jerk and his character's quest to find true love.
Anya Ryan, BBC, 14th March 2023
Beth's Din is the story of the world's most unlikely Rabbi
On Sunday 26th March Ellie Silver will premiere her new work-in-progress TV sitcom, Beth's Din, at Manchester Jewish Museum during the first evening event of this spring's "synagogue scratch" season. We speak to Ellie about her journey as a Mancunian comedian and get a sneak peek at her upcoming show.
Manchester Jewish Museum, 14th March 2023
Review: Shazia Mirza - Coconut
Whilst Mirza spent some of her set denouncing the title of a 'strong woman', her ability to keep her cool under pressure and to perform jokes that can be seen as risky demonstrates that she is, at the very least, strong-willed. Mirza's confidence on stage is undeniable, with her charisma shining through instantly.
Zainab Rao, Redbrick, 14th March 2023
James Norton as a disabled jazz drummer? How Jerk's black humour is revolutionising comedy
The deliciously dark comedy about a man with cerebral palsy is back - and now, celebs are lining up to star in it ... and to make you squirm like never before.
Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian, 14th March 2023
Simon's Cat at 15 years, films released in colour
Simon's Cat (part of Banijay UK) will release a raft of special content and products, in conjunction with Banijay Brands, to mark its fifteenth birthday.
Pippa Considine, Televisual, 14th March 2023
The Larkins returns to TV after more than 50 years
The comedy ran for six series from 1958 to 1964, and starred Peggy Mount as Ada, the tough matriarch of a family in the East End of London. It is now being screened again by vintage channel Talking Pictures TV.
Chortle, 14th March 2023
Amelia Dimoldenberg interview
Amelia Dimoldenberg has reimagined the talk show by doubling down on its cringiest trope: hosts hitting on their guests.
Jessica M. Goldstein, The Washington Post, 14th March 2023
TLS Books lands David Baddiel's 'funny and incisive' take on atheism
In The God Desire, Baddiel argues that it is the very intensity of his, and everyone else's, desire for God to exist that proves his non-existence. Anything so deeply wished-for we will make real, considers Baddiel.
Lauren Brown, The Bookseller, 14th March 2023
Derby comedy club evicted from venue
TheBusinessDesk.com understands that the landlord has taken possession of Bar Social on Victoria Street, where ROFL Comedy Club operated, after it was owed a substantial amount of rent.
Sam Metcalf, The Business Desk, 14th March 2023
Rob Auton: The Crowd Show review
If you are looking for an evening of sexy, hoping-to-shock stand-up comedy, this is not for you. If, however, you are partial to an existential crisis in the shower and would be relieved to know you are not alone, come this way.
Alex Vella Bartholomew, The Reviews Hub, 14th March 2023
Rob Auton: The Crowd Show review
The feeling that crowds are a Very Good Thing might quickly dissipate on a crowded Tube home after the show, but that doesn't stop the show itself from being a compelling and fascinating experience.
Chris Omaweng, London Theatre 1, 14th March 2023
Review: Jerk, BBC Three
We won't give too much more away, but let's just add that Renkow and co-writer Shaun Pye go to places you wouldn't expect a sitcom to go to.
Beyond The Joke, 14th March 2023
Jerk review
How to joyfully blaze past the line of good taste.
James Jackson, The Times, 14th March 2023
Paul O'Grady interview
As he prepares to return to Edinburgh as Miss Hannigan in a touring production of Annie, Paul O'Grady recalls how an incendiary Fringe performance in the city in 1991 ignited his career.
Mark Fisher, The Scotsman, 14th March 2023Dream Gig: Suchandrika Chakrabarti
Suchandrika Chakrabarti, stand-up and co-host of the But Is It Funny? podcast with Brian Logan and Jamal Khadar, shares her heavenly Dream Gig with us
Suchandrika Chakrabarti, The Skinny, 14th March 2023Videos
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8:10am10 min
Danny & Mick
Series 5, Episode 12 - Party PoopersIt is the 50th anniversary of Webbthorpe Leisure Centre! Joy has asked Danny and Mick to set up the sports hall for a celebration party. The hall looks amazing, but what extra decorations will our favourite duo add to make sure the party goes with a bang?
2:15pm45 min
Tinsel Girl
Episode 1 - Tinsel Girl And The Problem ParentMaz has finally found her vocation running a community centre. She's even got funding for a new youth theatre show-things are going great. Until her Dad shows up, and decides he wants to be part of her life again. As Maz navigates a tricky parental relationship in her youth theatre group, she begins to question her own upbringing. Will she ever find a peaceful reconciliation with her own father?
6:30pm30 min
Mark Watson Talks A Bit About Life
Series 4, Episode 5 - FridayMark Watson, Flo & Joan and guest Felicity Ward continue to examine the days of the week, having reached Friday. Friday's child is loving and giving. How do you reconcile that with getting what you want in life? Why does Mark's son think he goes out with Nicole Kidman? And why did he urgently need £35 recently?
10pm60 min
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 7, Episode 1Joining Alan Davies at the table are: actor, comedian, writer and presenter, Sue Perkins; award-winning hot shot comic, Lara Ricote; cutting edge stand-up, Jamali Maddix; and the Mancunian ray of sunshine that is Josh Jones. The conversation ricochets between revelations about nuns, nun chucks, Mexican soap royalty, hallucinogens, sun beds and foam parties...
10pm30 min
Jerk
Series 3, Episode 1Tim lands himself a role as an extra in a period biopic about a famous disabled musician. When some campaigners kick up a fuss about the star lead - James Norton - not being disabled, Tim is recast as the lead in a knee-jerk reaction to avoid media backlash.
10:30pm30 min
Jerk
Series 3, Episode 2Tim falls foul of the local drug dealer after accidentally walking off with a load of her weed.
10:45pm60 min
The Football's On
Series 10, Episode 5A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests Nathan Caton and Chloe Petts.