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Paul Whitehouse interview
The Courier's outdoors aficionado Gayle Ritchie meets comedy legend Paul Whitehouse on the Meikleour estate - and learns about his 'biggest fan' Johnny Depp, the bond with fishing partner Bob Mortimer, and his punk band.
Gayle Ritchie, The Dundee Courier, 26th January 2024
Teenage Cancer Trust comedy line-up announced
A very special Night of Comedy takes place on Tuesday 19th March with host Kevin Bridges and sets from Rob Beckett, Paul Chowdhry, Joe Lycett, Joanne McNally and Seann Walsh.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th January 2024
Sarah Millican review
For two hours she has us in the palm of her hand.
Chris Parkle, The Real Chrisparkle, 26th January 2024
Chris Ramsey to tape his last stand-up tour
Chris Ramsey is to tape his last stand-up show 20/20 - almost two years after the tour ended.
Chortle, 26th January 2024
Ambika Mod on nearly turning down the romcom role of a lifetime
Her role in David Nicholls's One Day looks set to make her a megastar - even though she almost refused to audition. Ambika Mod talks romance, racism and making her 13-year-old self's dream come true.
Emine Saner, The Guardian, 26th January 2024
Sketch comedy didn't die with The Fast Show - you just got old
The return of Paul Whitehouse and Charlie Higson's classic show is a reminder of a time when breakneck comedy ruled TV. Now, it's all online.
Tom Nicholson, The Telegraph, 26th January 2024
The Frogs review
Spymonkey's celebrated clowns explore grief and letting go in this messy, overwrought take on ancient Greek comedy.
Dave Fargnoli, The Stage, 26th January 2024
First Edinburgh Fringe shows announced and on sale
The first shows have been announced and put on sale for this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th January 2024
Marjolein Robertson - 'My comedy has taken a step up after my ADHD diagnosis'
Earlier this month Jane Moncrieff went out west to have a yarn with Marjolein about how she became a stand-up comedian, how this particular line of work suits her personality and what role being diagnosed with ADHD plays in all this.
Jane Moncrieff, Shetland News, 26th January 2024Tim Harding's comedy diary
Chortle, 26th January 2024Videos
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11:30am30 min
Noising Up
Series 3, Episode 3Topical comedy sketch show noising up the past week in Scotland and beyond.
1:30pm30 min
My Mate's A Footballer
Series 1, Episode 10 - Patrick Challenges Joe To Prove He's Good At Free KicksAfter weeks of hearing about Joe's supposedly stupendous free kick taking ability, Pat lays down a challenge which involves a trip to the Leeds training ground.
1:30pm30 min
The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected
Series 16, Episode 4Mark Nelson is joined this week by Lewis MacLeod, Jamie MacDonald and Krystal Evans.
1:45pm15 min
Ian Hislop's Oldest Jokes
Episode 5 - The Heege ManuscriptIan looks at a unique manuscript that actually describes a Mediaeval entertainer in action.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 113, Episode 4Andy Zaltzman quizzes the news. Providing all the answers are Lucy Porter, Geoff Norcott, Alasdair Beckett-King, and Cindy Yu. In this episode Andy and the panel address the issue of BBC Bias after upsetting a minister with last week's show, try and figure out exactly what Keir Starmer stands for, and ask the question... who is ready for war?
8pm30 min
Would I Lie To You?
Series 17, Episode 5Jessica Hynes, Romesh Ranganathan, Gina Yashere and The Traitors star Wilfred Webster join Lee Mack, David Mitchell and Rob Brydon to sort out the fact from the fiction.
9pm45 min
QI
Series U, Episode 5 - Uncle SamSandi Toksvig puts the UK-US special relationship under the microscope with Kemah Bob, Alex Edelman, David Mitchell, and Alan Davies.
9pm60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 24 (Channel 4: Series 25), Episode 3Rob Brydon and Katherine Parkinson take on Jon Richardson and Babatunde Aléshé. Adam Buxton joins Susie in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson helps Rachel with the numbers in his own inimitable fashion.
10pm65 min
I Literally Just Told You
Series 3, Episode 2Jimmy Carr hosts this game show in which contestants are given every answer with the questions written, literally, as the show is happening.
10:50pm50 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 31, Episode 15 - Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Bryce Dallas Howard, Daniel Kaluuya, Kevin Bridges, ElbowBradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan talk about Maestro, Bryce Dallas Howard says she'll do any stunt, Bryan Cranston talks about being painted blue, Daniel Kaluuya says winning an Oscar was nuts, Kevin Bridges talks about his stand-up show, and Elbow performs live in the studio.