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Harry Hill signs to Off The Kerb Productions
Off The Kerb is honoured to announce the signing of multiple award-winning comedy legend Harry Hill.
Off The Kerb, 4th May 2023
I talk to Allan Mustafa
"When we started writing The Curse, we looked at it as a trilogy. But obviously, that's up to the viewership, if we get another series."
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 4th May 2023
Comedian Bobby Davro's fiancée dies after cancer battle
Bobby Davro's fiancée Vicky Wright has died after a battle with cancer, leaving her loved ones "devastated".
The singer and actress died aged 63, her family announced.
Ethan Singh, The Sun, 4th May 2023
Meet the British comedian who wrote Germany's Eurovision entry
Anthony J Brown provided lyrics for Lord Of The Lost's "Blood & Glitter".
Chortle, 4th May 2023
Emily Lloyd Saini: 'I'm glad I found stand-up'
Eastern Eye caught up with the fabulous talent to discuss comedy and how becoming a mum gave her new material.
Asjad Nazir, Eastern Eye, 4th May 2023
Edinburgh Fringe venue seeks acts
The Apex Conference Centre on Grassmarket was a festival venue before the Covid lockdown, and will this year be back under the new stewardship of comedy promoters Hootenannies.
Chortle, 4th May 2023
Inside No 9: Paraskevidekatriaphobia review
Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton can be forgiven for a little bit of showing off in titling their latest Inside No. 9 "Paraskevidekatriaphobia" - the fear of Friday the 13th - though this episode, for the most part, is a (relatively) conventional farce.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 4th May 2023
Inside No 9: Paraskevidekatriaphobia review
A surprisingly natural cameo from Dermot O'Leary was a highlight of this week's episode, but you can see the twists from a mile away.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 4th May 2023
Inside No 9: Paraskevidekatriaphobia review
Friday the 13th is just a day like any other. Or is it?
Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 4th May 2023
Accidental Death Of An Anarchist to transfer to the West End
Daniel Raggett's production of Accidental Death of an Anarchist will be transferring to the West End, following a sell-out run at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre earlier this year.
What's On Stage, 4th May 2023Tom Jones is one of the funniest, lustiest novels of all time - so why have ITVX stripped it bare?
Gwyneth Hughes has flipped the gender of Henry Fielding's narrator - replacing Tom's wit with Sophia's boredom. Bridgerton, this isn't.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 4th May 2023Tom Jones review
This show should sizzle ... but there's absolutely zero chemistry here.
Jack Seale, The Guardian, 4th May 2023Videos
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6:30pm30 min
Bravo Two Charlies
Series 4, Episode 2 - MoroccoPC Grace Bevan faces her greatest challenge to date: getting herself out of compulsory national service in her previously unknown 'home' country of Morocco. Meanwhile, Sgt Price is, as ever, challenging the masculinity of his erstwhile policing partner, Gavin Howells, and PCs Babb and Cushion are planning their holidays. Back at HQ, Sian is doing her best to keep them all on an even keel.
9pm30 min
Dreamland
Episode 5Nan is in hospital but on the mend, after initially thinking she was dying. The family visit and are relieved to find her perky and on her phone.
9pm60 min
Taskmaster
Series 15, Episode 6 - It's My Milk NowGreg Davies has some tricky judging to do when people question the definition of the colour gold and nobody understands a simple egg-shelling task. As usual, Alex Horne offers sterling support to all concerned.
10pm30 min
Inside No. 9
Series 8, Episode 3 - ParaskevidekatriaphobiaGareth is definitely going to be working from home today. Just to be on the safe side. In case anything unlucky happens. Because today just happens to be Friday the thirteenth.
10pm40 min
Meet The Richardsons
Series 4, Episode 5Jon considers doing a canoe man and faking his own death. Lucy gets to work on her sketch show but when Sally Phillips has cold feet Lucy must get another genuine comedy legend on board.
10pm35 min
The Curse
Series 2, Episode 3 - All Roads Lead To PabloThe gang head to Colombia to meet the cartel, headed by the infamous Pablo Escobar, to discuss their gold for cocaine trade. Meanwhile, Tash's friendship blossoms with undercover Detective Thread and Sidney has an unexpected visitor at his beach bar.
10:35pm35 min
The Curse
Series 2, Episode 4 - Kill The StoryAll hell breaks loose as the gang become front page news. Their new life in Spain is under threat, and drastic action is needed. But it's not long before they pass the point of no return.
11pm15 min
Comedy Club At Machynlleth
Series 2, Episode 6Alexis Dubus talks to Stephen Bailey about his comedy character Marcel Lucont's show for 'awful children'. We'll hear about the pressures of working with children, and how to make comedy for a younger audience. Plus we hear a song from sketch double act Shelf from their show for families.