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Nandor Fodor And The Talking Mongoose review
Peculiar true story of 1930s media sensation becomes an even odder, laboriously serious drama featuring Simon Pegg with Freudian facial hair.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 9th November 2023
Mathew Baynton on the end of Ghosts: 'What the f*** have we done?'
Ahead of the spectral sitcom's final episode, the co-creator and star explains why - despite his reservations - it's the right time to end Ghosts.
Emily Baker, i Newspaper, 9th November 2023
Ghosts star Martha Howe-Douglas reveals she almost played Alison
Lady Button may never have existed!
David Craig, Radio Times, 9th November 2023
Backstairs Billy review
Backstairs Billy presents an interesting story based on the life of William 'Billy' Tallon, who was one of the Queen Mother's servants for some 50 years.
Chris Selman, Gay Times, 9th November 2023
Backstairs Billy review
Backstairs Billy is a witty take on the royal household and the goings-on behind the scenes that most people would never be a part of.
Lisamarie Lamb, West End Best Friend, 9th November 2023Ruth Jones joins West End production of Sister Act
Ruth Jones is to star in Sister Act The Musical when it returns to the West End next year.
Chortle, 9th November 2023
Berserker! by Adrian Edmondson
It's been more than 40 years since Adrian Edmondson first tore through the world of light entertainment with the rest of the alternative comedy cohort. And what a good job it took him until the age of 66 to write his autobiography. Not only because he can pack in so many anecdotes, with the added benefits of context that hindsight provides, but also the world is now more open to hearing of his struggles with mental health, that are frequently present - but never overwhelming - in this hugely entertaining and disarmingly honest memoir.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th November 2023
Comedians to be grilled on Celebrity Mastermind
Rosie Jones, Jayde Adams, Jamie MacDonald, Sara Barron and Jo Coffey are all taking part in the new series of Celebrity Mastermind.
Chortle, 9th November 2023
Hullraisers, season 2, review
Northern uproar has plenty of zing, but not enough heart.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 9th November 2023
Rarely asked questions - Connor Burns
Hot on the heels of his sold out Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023 run, Scottish comedian Connor Burns is on tour with his critically acclaimed show Vertigo.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th November 2023
I have no idea why TV is obsessed with comedian Zoe Lyons but I know exactly how it all started
Before I get to the nuts of BBC1's latest disaster, can anyone explain television's slight obsession with comedian Zoe Lyons?
All available evidence suggests she's never been anything more than pub funny, at best.
Ally Ross, The Sun, 9th November 2023Videos
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9pm60 min
Taskmaster
Series 16, Episode 8 - Never Packed A BootThe mystery of the secret task is finally revealed to the baffled cast of comics, before we get the answers to some age-old questions: why does everyone keep choosing Sam Campbell? Why is Sue Perkins tossing her head like a lion? And, crucially, who will get to wear the Special Hat?
10pm60 min
Brassic
Series 5, Episode 7 - AlbertManolito wants a white fluffy bunny for his Lola's 4th birthday party, else there will be trouble. Cardi steps up to the plate, thinking he'll easily be able to provide. And sure enough, he gets his hands on Albert, the biggest bunny anyone has ever seen. So far so good, until an altercation with Cardi's longstanding enemy, Russell Hardwick, ends with Russell stealing Albert. The clock is now ticking on Cardi. If he doesn't get a bunny to Manolito that night, there will be all hell to pay.
10pm30 min
Hullraisers
Series 2, Episode 1 - East Riding RomeoIn denial over her pregnancy, Toni continues to distract herself by obsessing over some serious goss about Gloria, Craig's mum. Gloria's got a new boyfriend, who Toni is convinced is a love fraud and true crime villain. Paula is burying her head in the sand over her daughter Ashley's miscarriage, deciding to DIY every inch of her house rather than confront her feelings. And Rana is given a menopause 101 by her mum Nina, sending her into a tailspin - and making her determined to "use it before she loses it".
10:30pm30 min
Hullraisers
Series 2, Episode 2 - The PaulsterAfter Craig's shock proposal, Toni flees the scene, leaving him without an answer. Much to Paula's annoyance, Toni shows up at the DIY shop where she works, causing chaos for her and her long-time colleague Brian. After Rana is mistaken for a strippergram during a death call, she has to deal with an onslaught of sexist "banter" from fellow officer Chris. Luckily, she knows just how to deal with it: ringing her mum.