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Eddie Izzard sets election stage - a Zoom call from New York
Much hangs on the date of the next election: Eddie Izzard's acting career for one. The performer is trying to run for Labour in Brighton Pavilion, but is hoping for an autumn election as there are already posters for Izzard's production of Hamlet in New York in July.
Jack Blackburn, The Times, 14th December 2023
Kunt interview
As the race for the Christmas number one single heats up, one band hoping to claim the top spot is the mysterious supergroup 'The Krackpots' with their song 'Proper Christmas'. Although the identity of the band members is a closely guarded secret, Luke Andrews has an exclusive interview with Kunt, a powerhouse of Christmas hits to discuss the song.
Luke Andrews, Best Betting Sites, 14th December 2023Tesco Whoosh sponsors Channel 4 comedy strand
Channel 4 Sales has secured Tesco Whoosh as the new sponsor of its 'Channel 4 Comedy' strand of programming. The previous sponsor was Coors Light.
Advanced Television, 14th December 2023
British theatre is a shadow of its former self - but our comedy scene is thriving
Our theatre and comedy critics round up the best and worst shows of 2023 - and look ahead to an uncertain future.
Dominic Cavendish and Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 14th December 2023
Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget review
Warmed-over sequel is not the best cut.
Jonathan Romney, The Financial Times, 14th December 2023
Peter Pan at The London Palladium review
Peter Pan has soared onto the hallowed stage of The London Palladium as this year's pantomime offering, and like the show's titular character, watching Julian Clary deliver innuendo-laden quips whilst wearing increasingly outrageous costumes never grows old.
Tom Millward, What's On Stage, 14th December 2023Leo Leigh on Sweet Sue
Here, Leo Leigh discusses his inspiration for these eccentric characters and striking a balance between humour and tragedy in the film.
Caitlin Quinlan, Curzon, 14th December 2023Videos
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6:30pm30 min
Double Top
Episode 3It's the semi finals night and a chance for the Lion Girls to host but can they take the pressure?
6:30pm30 min
Ken Cheng: I Can School You
Episode 1 - Solving A Problem Like MathsComedian Ken Cheng focuses his analytical observations on school subjects. In the first of the series, Ken explores Maths, and why we don't love it as much as it deserves.
10pm30 min
Smothered
Episode 3Sammy is semi-recovered from the discovery of Ellie's mum and Tom's ex-wife, Gillian. Though Sammy's not quite ready to meet Ellie just yet, she is ready to meet Tom's friends. A wild night out together is just what they need for Tom to show Sammy's flatmates that he's fun too. A "dad emergency" derails the night for Tom, testing the balance between his relationship with Sammy, and his responsibilities to his daughter.
10:30pm30 min
Smothered
Episode 4Sammy is in full 'adult mode', embracing her new role, but only in theory, not practice. Tom realises he's fallen far out of step with his former friends and tries to forge a new friendship with another dad at school. Sammy's first proper attempt at babysitting Ellie is a harsh introduction to the realities of parenting. Sammy has trouble being honest with Tom about an old flame.