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Rachel Fairburn: Showgirl review
A fine example of using stinging humour to make a strong social point.
David Cunningham, The Reviews Hub, 11th September 2023
Dawn French reveals recreating Vicar Of Dibley puddle plunge left her in agony for years
In 2009, the producers of Paul O'Grady's chat show asked her to stand in for him and recreate the moment to end the programme. Describing the idea as 'catastrophically misguided', she added: "They constructed a 10ft-high hill out of scaffolding covered in AstroTurf. The idea was that there was a long enough drop for me to disappear into. Then some bright spark had the idea of having a shallow silicon membrane containing two inches of water on top so that, as I jumped through, the water would splash up and look like a deep puddle. But what was I falling onto? The answer is absolutely nothing."
Daily Mail, 11th September 2023
Geoff Norcott review
The UK's 'only declared Conservative comedian' feels more composite uncle than rule-breaking radical.
Tim Harding, The Telegraph, 11th September 2023
Ross Noble Q&A: Same old jibber jabber, significantly better hotels
Acclaimed comedy legend Ross Noble has returned to his first love - live comedy.
Farnham Herald, 11th September 2023
Comedy Tonight New Act of The Year Final 2023 review
Virtually every open-spot comedy promoter runs a new act competition, and newcomers Comedy Tonight - who run a weekly gig in Hammersmith, West London, are no exception.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 11th September 2023
Rachel Fairburn: Showgirl review
Rachel Fairburn: Showgirl is a fun piece of theatre which ticks all the stand-up comedy boxes, but the show's impact is limited by cohesion and commitment issues.
Neysa Killeen, Lost in Theatreland, 11th September 2023
Geoff Norcott at Leicester Square Theatre review
The punchlines flow fastest when he talks about grappling with middle age. He is trying hard not be become an angry stereotype, but finds himself fuming at the price of puppies, the trend for designer mattresses and the way French people speak French.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 11th September 2023Videos
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Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz
Series 2, Episode 2 - ManchesterPaul Sinha tests a Manchester audience on their home town's culture and history.
9pm60 min
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 5, Episode 2Rhod is joined by guests Jack Dee, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and KG Tha Comedian, who revisit embarrassing moments from their teenage years.
10pm22 min
Starstruck
Series 3, Episode 5Tom prepares for his wedding, and while his house is taken over by wedding staff, he comes clean about a secret he's been hiding from fiancée Clem. Meanwhile, Ian tries to make amends with Jessie, who is having a crisis of confidence when her 33rd birthday celebrations don't go as planned.
10:20pm22 min
Starstruck
Series 3, Episode 6Kate is in labour while Ian has a meltdown. Tom takes the opportunity to smooth things over with Jessie. Is it too late for the former lovers to reconnect years after the breakup?