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Alan Partridge: Taggart is my Friday night treat
The broadcaster lets us into his cultural life, from how he wishes he had written One Hundred Years Of Solitude to his view that Dubai is heaven on earth.
Alan Partridge, The Times, 19th December 2023
TikTok users including Russell Brand given special status, messages show
Moderators in Europe encouraged to be more lenient with accounts of some high-profile figures
Hibaq Farah and Dan Milmo, The Guardian, 19th December 2023
Face it, Eddie Izzard, no one wants you as their MP
Izzard's failed campaign to represent Brighton has exposed the narcissism of trans politics.
Brendan O'Neill, Spiked, 19th December 2023
The Ghosts cast on fun, fame and their festive farewell
One of the UK's most cherished comedies is bowing out for ever. The stars talk about nicking things from the set - and being called 'outrageous and shameful' by Piers Morgan.
Stuart Jeffries, The Guardian, 19th December 2023
Nothing captures the banality and beauty of a British Christmas like the finale of The Office
The quintessential crapness of the work party, a kiss surrounded by gawping colleagues - what could be more festive?
Lauren O'Neill, The Guardian, 19th December 2023
Rosie Jones calls out "downright ableism" following Royal Variety performance
Rosie Jones has called out the "downright ableism" of some comments about her Royal Variety performance.
Iona Rowan, Digital Spy, 19th December 2023
Russell Howard Live at the Warwick Arts Centre review
The overall premise of the show was to encourage the audience to make light of things they otherwise wouldn't have.
Luke Chapman, The Boar, 19th December 2023"The Tube is ripe for comedy - so I wrote a play about it"
Cockfosters is on at The Turbine Theatre in Battersea, 9th - 20th January 2024.
Tom Woffenden, Londonist, 19th December 2023Podcasts
TV & radio
11:30am30 min
Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics
Series 9, Episode 4 - LiviaShe was the first Empress of Rome, a faithful wife and trusted advisor, so why is Livia still best known as a serial killer?
6:30pm30 min
Henry Normal
Episode 1 - A Normal JourneyThrough poems, jokes, and stories, we'll discover what has made Henry the man he is today, and how everything in his life so far has led to this point - recording this latest show in Bury at The Met.
9pm60 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 31, Christmas SpecialGreg, Daisy, Noel and Jamali are making some Christmas noise in this special edition of the music-based panel show, with the gang joined by big-collared funnyman Harry Hill, Little Mix superstar Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Kaiser Chiefs frontman and Yorkshire Tea enthusiast Ricky Wilson. Plus, there's special appearances from 100% of DJ Luck and MC Neat, two fifths of 5ive, two sevenths of The Wurzels, and one half of Blazin' Squad's remaining squad.
11pm30 min
Now You're Asking With Marian Keyes And Tara Flynn
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Thank You Card ProblemSo many questions in this week's instalment: Does the thought of writing a stack of thank you cards fill you with dread? Why does nobody seem to send them, anymore? Can you find a way to a new you after a long-term relationship - especially an abusive one - in the harsh world of modern dating? How can you make amends when you've accidentally angered all the old ladies in your apartment block? Can you really make stock from feathers?
11:10pm30 min
The Scotts
Series 3, Episode 6Colette organises a gala charity do with the star turn on lead vocals being Colette herself. Vonny has a big decision to make and Henry's trying out new things for Laura.