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Lenny Rush on his BAFTA, swearing and living his best life: 'I love being little. I'm lucky'
Over the last few years, he has become one of the most prominent young actors in Britain. Now he is presenting Children in Need. He discusses stardom, stereotyping and his superpower.
Emine Saner, The Guardian, 16th November 2023
John Robins: 'I'm a sober guy performing a drunkard's tour schedule'
As he tours an acclaimed show about his alcoholism, the comedian talks to Dominic Maxwell about facing up to his post-gig routine of more than six pints a night.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 16th November 2023
The Thinking Drinkers Pub Quiz review
If you like a drink then perhaps take a step back and savour the content of your glass and drink less consequentially. However, it is quite a raucous night out and trying to rate the audience 'volunteer' in terms of aesthetic looks through increasing 'beer googles' as the night progresses, their overall message seems slightly confusing!
Jay Nuttall, The Reviews Hub, 16th November 2023
Kevin Bridges: People were angry I joked about the Queen's death - but it's what comedians do
Speaking for the first time about the sell-out gig last September, he said: 'I thought I nailed it'.
Simon Houston, The Sun, 16th November 2023Saltburn review
Emerald Fennell's posh thriller is an inconclusive class satire, but also great fun.
Clarisse Loughrey, The Independent, 16th November 2023Saltburn review
A promising young man takes a seedy turn.
Wesley Morris, The New York Times, 16th November 2023Saltburn review
Emerald Fennell's class comedy is Highsmith without the wit.
Danny Leigh, The Financial Times, 16th November 2023Saltburn review
This class comedy is like Brideshead - but with a dark, thrilling twist...
Brian Viner, Daily Mail, 16th November 2023Saltburn review
Brideshead regurgitated - in the most outrageously watchable way.
Robbie Collin, The Telegraph, 16th November 2023Emerald Fennell: 'You always hope to tease something open and stick your finger in'
The Saltburn director on bringing sexy back and playing dress-up with Academy Awards.
Phil de Semlyen, Time Out, 16th November 2023Videos
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9pm60 min
Taskmaster
Series 16, Episode 9 - Fagin At The DiscoIt's the business end of the series, and time is running out for certain contenders to make their late run to claim Taskmaster Greg Davies's head. Susan Wokoma has excuses when it comes to road sweeping, Julian Clary makes smart use of a fishing rod, Sue Perkins reimagines Botticelli, Sam Campbell collects some coins and Lucy Beaumont asks Alex Horne to sit on a sled.
10pm60 min
Brassic
Series 5, Episode 8 - The Manolito ProblemAfter discovering that Manolito has been playing them this whole time, the gang set out to frame him by stealing some rare explicit Lowry paintings and planting them in his house.
10pm30 min
Hullraisers
Series 2, Episode 3 - Flirt MasterWith her landlord set on selling her house, Toni fends off potential buyers with outlandish displays of 'street theatre'. When she sees Craig being overly friendly with their neighbour Shar, she decides to get her flirt on herself. Paula and her husband Dave find themselves stuck in a sexual standoff, with neither of them willing to have uncomfortable contraception procedures. Cue a seduction head to head, with both determined to make the other crack. Meanwhile, Rana is determined to show a miserable policeman that Hull's not dull.
10:30pm30 min
Hullraisers
Series 2, Episode 4 - The GodmotherPalmed off by Nina in favour of her niece, Rana tries to throw herself into work to cover her hurt. However, when a new drugs gang rolls into town, the finger of suspicion begins to point at her own mother - leaving Rana rushing to work out what's going on before dull policeman Pickles gets there first. When Grace gets a part in a play, she wants Craig to be her chaperone, rather than Toni. Thrown into the dog-eat-dog world of kids' theatre, the normally placid Craig has to rise to the challenge of becoming a stage dad.