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The Full Monty, review
The hit 1997 film's stars have all returned for this spin-off series, which firmly wears its politics on its sleeve - with mixed success.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 6th June 2023
The Full Monty's striking writers picket Sheffield premiere of Disney+ reboot
Simon Beaufoy, who wrote the original Oscar-winning film, held a sign reading: "The Full Monty - about people, for people, by people. No AI." Alice Nutter's message referred to the premiere. "We love this show but we can't go - fair deal for writers," it said.
Ian Youngs, BBC, 6th June 2023
Local Hero: Why the iconic Scottish environmental film was decades ahead of its time
Forty years ago, Bill Forsyth's film warned us to consider the consequences of putting short-term gain ahead of the environment, writes Anthony Frajman.
Anthony Frajman, BBC, 6th June 2023
Sponsor to offer £3,500-a-week cruise ship accommodation, with shows performed on board
People visiting next year's Edinburgh Fringe will be able to stay on a cruise ship, and have the performers come to them. The vessel will be moored at Leith for the week starting August 8 next year, offering places for 1,300 guests in cabins and suites.
Chortle, 6th June 2023
Frankie Boyle cleared by Ofcom over Royal Family joke
Frankie Boyle has been cleared by TV watchdog Ofcom after he joked about petrol bombing members of the Royal Family.
Stuart MacDonald, The Sun, 6th June 2023
Inside London's LGBTQ+ comedy scene
With the city's pop-up scene headed in hugely exciting directions, it feels high time London got a dedicated club for queer comedy.
El Hunt, Evening Standard, 6th June 2023
Promoter under fire for launching a 'degrading' comedy night
A comedy promoter is coming under fire for staging a show that encourages the audience to throw things at comedians. Sam Rhodes will be giving punters beanbags to hurl at acts they don't like in his new gong-show style night in London. The comic who faces the fewest projectiles will receive £30.
Chortle, 6th June 2023
The Full Monty review
As a general overview, I won't delve into spoilers, but I'd definitely say it might not be what you think it is, and this for more than for the better.
Dan Bullock, Critical Popcorn, 6th June 2023Tony Robinson interview
Comedy favourite Blackadder had a couple of false starts - and nearly had a completely different actor as the hopeless sidekick.
Robin Parker, Radio Times, 6th June 2023The Bystanders review
It is sweet, funny and schlumpily humane - and finally explains why we are always losing our coat and wallet, or finding the traffic lights against us, when we most need things to runs smoothly.
Anton Bitel, SciFiNow, 6th June 2023The Bystanders review
A hit on the festival circuit, The Bystanders is a small scale triumph and will leave you feeling that you've had a good day.
Jennie Kermode, Eye For Film, 6th June 2023Videos
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Supertato
Series 2, Episode 8 - Carrot's Big TopCarrot is starring in her own circus and thinks that Supertato is trying to steal her limelight. She soon realises that Supertato is trying to rescue her from Evil Pea's meddling.
6:30pm30 min
Olga Koch: OK Computer
Series 2, Episode 3 - FriendshipFriendships are put to the test as Olga and ALGO try to understand what friendship actually means.