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The chaotic world of comedy props
From Bill O'Neill's slippery skins to Grubby Little Mitts' ping-pong eyeballs, performers explain why their comedy leans on more than a mic stand.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 7th December 2023
Jane Horrocks rushed to A&E after horror fall as she shares warning with fans
Absolutely Fabulous legend Jane Horrocks has been rushed to A&E after suffering a horror fall from her bike.
Oliver Grady, The Sun, 7th December 2023
Interview: Ian Smith on Crushing
"I tend to have a meltdown and question whether I have anything to say and slowly realise I do and that I've just been over-thinking it."
Little Lark of London, 7th December 2023
'We didn't want it to be like Bridget Jones's Diary': Smothered, TV's most brilliant new romcom
From channelling When Harry Met Sally to getting Aisling Bea to put in a stunning performance, this comedy is an utter joy. Its stars talk apps, kids and This Morning-based banter.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 7th December 2023
Jane Horrocks interview
The star on defying community expectations as a 'village girl from Lancashire', shunning Hollywood, aging, and her new murder mystery.
Claire Allfree, The Telegraph, 7th December 2023
Alan JW Bell obituary
Producer and director of the TV adaptation of The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy and the sitcom Last Of The Summer Wine.
The Times, 7th December 2023
Daisy May Cooper reveals why she made the 'life-changing' decision to quit drinking
Daisy May Cooper has spoken out about her sobriety journey after giving up alcohol for good seven months ago.
Becca Longmire, Daily Mail, 7th December 2023
Smothered review
Like Bridget Jones for the smartphone generation.
Jasper Rees, The Telegraph, 7th December 2023
Smothered review
Don't expect histrionics from this comedy about the practicalities of love. It's a sweet, deeply nice take on romance that is extremely watchable.
Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian, 7th December 2023
Smothered review
Finally, a TV romcom that gets it right.
Emily Watkins, i Newspaper, 7th December 2023
Smothered review
A zeitgeisty portrait of millennial life.
Nick Hilton, The Independent, 7th December 2023Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget review
You'll wish these chickens the best of cluck in this eggscelent sequel.
Brian Viner, Daily Mail, 7th December 2023Vault Festival: Our new London venue will be better than Edinburgh Fringe
After losing their iconic Waterloo venue last year, Vault Festival - the UK's second-largest arts festival - has found a new home in zone 1. Founder Andy George talks to Adam Bloodworth about why 2024 is about "changing, not just replicating" the formula.
City AM, 7th December 2023Videos
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6:30pm30 min
Double Top
Episode 2The Lion Girls are playing out of town this evening, and what is just a 20-minute drive proves to be another obstacle. Written by Sion Edwards
10pm30 min
Smothered
Episode 1Sammy and Tom hook up on a night out and decide to have a no-strings attached affair for three weeks and then never speak again.
10:30pm30 min
Smothered
Episode 2The unexpected revelation of Tom having a child proves too big an obstacle for Sammy so the pair explore other options.