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Love Actually at 20: Are we still in love with the controversial Christmas classic?
As washed-up rock star Billy Mack, played by Bill Nighy, finally nails the lyrics to the festive version of Love Is All Around (aptly renamed Christmas Is All Around), he realises how awful the song is. His manager, grinning, agrees that it is rubbish - "solid gold" rubbish. And so the scene is set for Love Actually: a two-hour whirlwind of improbable, questionable and downright daft scenes of love, propped up by a star-studded cast.
Yasmin Rufo, BBC, 18th December 2023
Nigel Planer returns to The Young Ones house 41 years after series began
The Young One's Nigel Planer has returned to the show's famous student house in Bristol, 41-years after the iconic BBC sitcom fist aired.
Geraint Llewellyn, Daily Mail, 18th December 2023
Blood Actually: A Murder, They Hope Mystery review
All-star cast meet gruesome ends straight out of Midsomer Murders.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 18th December 2023
Greg Davies brings the laughs at chaotic Christmas raffle draw in Wem
Shropshire comedy king Greg Davies brought the laughs at a chaotic Christmas raffle draw to help support his home town swimming pool.
Nick Humphreys, The Shropshire Star, 18th December 2023
Ania Magliano interview
The comedian has turned her traumatic experiences into an Edinburgh comedy awards-nominated show - with a little help from a Thai boxing retreat and a botched haircut.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 18th December 2023
Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian Of The Year Final review
Sallyann Fellows had a lot of charm, and don't underestimate the power of charm - along with her gags it helped her to win the top prize on the night.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th December 2023
The Horne Section's Christmas Shindig review
Alex Horne's musical comedy band serve up peachy and puerile puns in an endearing, occasionally festive show.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 18th December 2023
British Airways apologises for pausing plan to show Jewish sitcom due to war
The UK national carrier has sparked backlash for the decision to delay showing Jewish comedy series Hapless on flights.
Eliana Jordan, The Jewish Chronicle, 18th December 2023
Russell Brand questioned by Met for second time over six further sex offence allegations
Russell Brand has been questioned by Metropolitan Police for the second time in relation to a further six allegations of historical sex offences, the BBC understands.
Yasmin Rufo, BBC, 18th December 2023
Bennett Arron: comedy is hard enough, let alone in the current climate
Bennett Arron explains the situation for mirth makers of the faith.
Bennett Arron, Jewish News, 18th December 2023Mark Steel: 'The hospital lost my biopsy result - then the cancer surgery went a bit wrong'
It's even harder telling people you have cancer when you are a comic, says Steel, because you don't want to make anyone's day worse.
Eleanor Steafel, The Telegraph, 18th December 2023Sweet Sue review
In a stark debut from Leo Leigh, Maggie O'Neill meets a mysterious biker and discovers his son is a narcissistic YouTuber and wannabe dancer.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 18th December 2023Sweet Sue review
Despite taking some time to get going, Sweet Sue still thoroughly delights thanks to its oddball charm.
Andrew Murray, The Upcoming, 18th December 2023Videos
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6:30pm30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 80, Episode 6The antidote to panel games makes a return visit to the Dorking Halls, with Jack Dee in the chair. Fred Macaulay, Milton Jones, Lucy Porter and Omid Djalili play, with Colin Sell on the piano.
7pm30 min
TV Flashback
Series 8, Episode 6 - Gardens And Open SpacesWe love the great outdoors in Wales, from running through the fields to planting a row of potatoes, being in the open air is one of our favourite things to do. Kiri Pritchard-McLean digs through the TV archives to find the best clips about our gardens and outdoor spaces.
9pm60 min
Evil Genius With Russell Kane
Episode 5 - Richard NixonMaisie Adam, Desiree Burch and Miles Jupp help Russell decide whether US President Richard Nixon was actually, in fact, a crook. 'Tricky Dicky' was forced from office in 1974 in the wake of the Watergate scandal.
9pm45 min
QI
Series U, Christmas Special - All I Want For Christmas Is USandi Toksvig is joined by Eshaan Akbar, Jo Brand, Jimmy Carr, and Alan Davies for a festive special. They'll uncover Santa Claus' whereabouts, why horses make excellent party guests, and why there always seems to be room for Christmas pudding - plus Sandi showcases her super-cool, cutting-edge hidden talent.
9:40pm75 min
Leo Reich: Literally Who Cares?!
Leo Reich's performs his first solo stand-up comedy special which pokes fun at the language and culture of Gen Z.
9:45pm45 min
Live At The Apollo
Series 18, Christmas Special - Noel At The Apollo: Tom Allen, Thanyia Moore, Lloyd GriffithIn this special festive edition of the award-winning show, Tom Allen plays host in front of a packed audience and welcomes Thanyia Moore and Lloyd Griffith to the stage.
11pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 18, Out-takes - UnseenA look back at the best unseen moments from the 18th series, featuring regulars Romesh Ranganathan, Jill Scott and Jamie Redknapp.