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The World's End 10 years later - Edgar Wright's sci-fi comedy hits even harder today
At the end of the day, The World's End doesn't actually need defending.
Luiz H. C., Bloody Disgusting, 5th September 2023
Bridget Christie: 'The menopause is a huge experience that's been eliminated from storytelling'
The comedian, writer and actor talks about her new stand-up show, persistent positivity and the parallel life she could have lived.
Alice Saville, i Newspaper, 5th September 2023
Life according to... comedian Tim Vine
'I'm never tired after gigs, they invigorate me'.
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 5th September 2023
Star of Radio 4's new comedy appeared on Russia Today
Tom Walker said he left after six months because he could not build his 'brand' while being connected to the Russian propaganda channel.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 5th September 2023
Two Doors Down producer from Greenock launches comedy night
Rachel-Anne Clarke, who was assistant producer on the top BBC Scotland show, is launching her own live comedy nights to bring laughs and draw talent to her home town.
Susan Lochrie, Greenock Telegraph, 5th September 2023
Esther Manito's most memorable gigs
A guy booked me to perform stand-up just for him and his date
Chortle, 5th September 2023
James Buckley insists show can never return as fans left devastated
After finding fame on the series 15 years ago, the 35-year-old explained that the programme couldn't be rebooted due to the characters now being in their thirties.
Charlotte Everett, The Mirror, 5th September 2023
42: The Wildly Improbable Ideas Of Douglas Adams review
After Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy author Douglas Adams died in 2001 at the unfairly young age of 49, his family donated 67 boxes of his archives - notebooks, letters, scripts and speeches - to his old Cambridge college, St John's. From that treasure trove, documentary-maker and Adams fan Kevin Jon Davies has extracted this fascinating and lavishly presented collection of material that throws new light on the ever-inventive comic genius.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th September 2023
Netflix saves Peep Show from axe
Netflix has decided to save a beloved comedy show from being cancelled after it came under fire recently from fans.
It comes just days after viewers were "cancelling subscriptions" as the fan-favourite TV series was axed from the streaming site.
Sukaina Benzakour, The Sun, 5th September 2023
Finalists announced for Funny Women Stage Award 2023
The judging is over. The spreadsheet is saved. The scores are set.
Funny Women, 5th September 2023
Lee Mack lied to fellow comedy star to keep Inside No. 9 episode secret
The Would I Lie To You? favourite put all that experience of telling fibs to good use.
Christian Tobin and Katelyn Mensah, Radio Times, 5th September 2023Videos
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Henpocalypse!
Episode 4 - Feel The BernChief bridesmaid Shelly makes a shocking discovery that could ruin everything for the hens. As time runs out, she finds an ally and takes drastic action.
11pm30 min
Call Jonathan Pie
Episode 3 - BrexitMuch to Pie's horror it has been decided that the opening show should be about Brexit. Pie has, quite frankly had it up to the back teeth with Brexit. He has a go at callers from both sides of the debate but Jules suspects something fishy and confronts Pie about his voting history. This does not go down well! Gauntlet thrown down, Pie takes to the airwaves to deliver an epic rant about Brexit that will end them all. He sincerely hopes.