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Brassic review
More quality smut from Lancashire's crudest crooks.
Carol Midgley, The Times, 29th September 2023
Jon Culshaw: 'I am sure Boris is a thoroughly affable chap, but...'
The impressionist and actor on why he isn't caricaturing the former PM in Channel 4's drama Partygate, British satire - and not growing up.
Judith Woods, The Telegraph, 29th September 2023
Inside Sex Education's iconic house
Fans of Sex Education will be delighted to hear that they can now get up close and personal with an iconic part of the show in real life.
The house Otis Milburn and his mum Jean live in on the popular teen drama has now hit the property market for anyone who wants to live out their Sex Education fantasies.
Anita Markoff, The Sun, 29th September 2023
Archie Maddocks picks his comedy favourites
"There's not an hour of stand-up that comes close to Richard Pryor."
Chortle, 29th September 2023
Soapbox: Misogyny on the comedy scene? It's complicated...
With the dark side of men in the spotlight again, Alexandra Haddow lifts the lid on life as a female stand-up in London.
Alexandra Haddow, Evening Standard, 29th September 2023
Helen Bauer: Grand Supreme Darling Princess review
The stand-up's loud and proud show about female self-sufficiency presents her as an attention-hogging misfit parading her indignities for our delight.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 29th September 2023
Ben Target: Lorenzo review
A return to the stage after spending the last few years collaborating with other artists, this is a brave and startling work.
Laura Kressly, The Play's The Thing UK, 29th September 2023
Funny Women final 2023 review
If the closing speeches at this year's Funny Women awards were even longer and more self-congratulatory than usual, perhaps that can be forgiven. Twenty years is a notable milestone, and there was much relevant talk of creating safe spaces for female comedians, given the recent headlines.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th September 2023
Sex Education: Locations in Wales bring Netflix show to life
Fans of the hit Netflix series Sex Education are already getting stuck into its fourth and final season, which has again made the most out of Wales.
Nathan Bevan, BBC, 29th September 2023
Frankie Thompson and Liv Ello: Body Show review
Comedy duo Frankie Thompson and Liv Ello are a riot.
Grace Spencer, The Reviews Hub, 29th September 2023
Ben Target: Lorenzo review
Lorenzo was an absolute triumph for me. The ending, and the show as a whole, is extremely powerful, captivating every single audience member and leaving us in awe of Ben's talent.
Bronagh, Theatre & Tonic, 29th September 2023
Frankie Thompson and Liv Ello: Body Show review
Liv and Frankie are an extremely talented partnership. No two ways about it!
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Still Up
Episode 4 - The Sleep ClinicEager for change, Lisa agrees to a sleep study. Danny prepares for a pivotal interview... while looking after an overly sensitive dog.
11:30am30 min
What's Funny About...
Series 3, Episode 5 - Derry GirlsLisa McGee and Saoirse-Monica Jackson join hosts Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman as they get under the skin of sitcom Derry Girls.
11:30am30 min
Noising Up
Series 2, Episode 5Topical comedy sketch show noising up the past week in Scotland and beyond.
1:30pm30 min
The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected
Series 15, Episode 5It's a welcome return to two comedy legends to the panel this week, as Raymond Mearns shares his good story about saving someone's life, and his bad story about missing the Fringe this year. Still Game star Jane McCarry is on top form as she does some more life-saving, alongside some questionable snacking. Singer, songwriter and producer John McLaughlin completes the line-up with some cracking stories about his life in pop music, including making a very famous friend through a shared love of football, and meeting the most famous person in the world by pushing his luck.
5:30pm30 min
Nova Jones
Series 3, Episode 4 - Vote For NovaTo avoid tidying her room, Nova runs for President of the Universe.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 112, Episode 4Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news. With him to find the answers to all our problems Andrew Doyle, Athena Kugblenu, Felicity Ward and Hugo Rifkind. This week, Andy and the panel discuss Suella's desire to ditch conventions, Sunak laughing all the way to the Rosebank, and the thrills and spills of the Lib Dem conference.
9:30pm30 min
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 4, Episode 4 - Mountain MammyDermot and Maria renew their wedding vows, forcing Agnes to organise the ceremony with arch-nemesis Hillary, while a mountain trek for Fathers Damien and Trevor goes wrong.
10:40pm50 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 31, Episode 1 - Kylie Minogue, Stephen Graham, David Mitchell, Mawaan Rizwan, Mae MullerKylie Minogue reveals what she would tell her younger self, Stephen Graham says how proud he is of his new series, David Mitchell talks about his love of terrible monarchs, Mawaan Rizwan says his success is 'nuts', and Mae Muller performs live in the studio.