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First look images revealed from the new series of The Young Offenders
First look images for the upcoming fourth series have been unveiled, featuring many beloved characters.
BBC, 2nd February 2024
Romesh Ranganathan review
Britain's hardest-working comedian doesn't quite make a case for taking it easy.
Tim Harding, The Telegraph, 2nd February 2024
Inside No. 9 wraps filming after 9 series: "Mixed emotions"
Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith shared snaps of the final clapperboard.
Radio Times, 2nd February 2024
Romesh Ranganathan review
Hustle is a charming and funny collection of dispatches from the life of a 45-year-old man.
Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 2nd February 2024
Shrewsbury comedy festival to support county charity
Organisers of this year's Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival have chosen Severn Hospice as their designated charity for this year's event, set to take place in July.
Dominic Robertson, The Shropshire Star, 2nd February 2024
Chortle Comedy Book Festival returns
Ed Gamble, Lou Sanders, Sara Pascoe, Cariad Lloyd, Doon Mackichan, and Bob Cryer - son of comedy legend Barry - will all be taking part in the event, which returns to the British Library in London on March 3.
Chortle, 2nd February 2024
Fascinating Aïda review
Have you ever heard the sayings "Good things come in threes" or "Three is a magical number"? Well, it turns out, they're absolutely correct.
Hugh Finnerty, A Young(ish) Perspective, 2nd February 2024
Jonathan Pie: Heroes And Villains review
You can't fault the sheer amount of effort and energy he puts into his superpowered performance.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 2nd February 2024
Here We Go, Series 2, review
A modern classic that deserves its place alongside The Royle Family.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 2nd February 2024
Beyond the Mic: unveiling Njambi McGrath's literary depths
Join us as we discuss Njambi McGrath's transition from the stage to the pages of Rinsing Mũkami's Soul, her debut novel, a coming-of-age journey, tackling tough themes like sexual assault, pregnancy, and societal challenges.
Pow! Showbiz, 2nd February 2024
BGT comic Allan Finnegan sets up crowdfunder for cancer treatment
Comedian Allan Finnegan, who wowed TV viewers and judges with his appearance on Britain's Got Talent, has set up a gofundme page to raise money for vital cancer treatment.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd February 2024Videos
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11:30am30 min
Noising Up
Series 3, Episode 4Topical comedy sketch show noising up the past week in Scotland and beyond.
1:30pm30 min
My Mate's A Footballer
Series 1, Episode 11 - 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 5Mark Nelson is joined this week John Lloyd, the creator of Spitting Image, QI, Blackadder and so much more, with casual stories of the rich and famous and the time he nearly became a police officer. Geordie comedian Sammy Dobson joins in on joining the police, aged four, and tells a fantastic story about a gardening conversation with someone she wasn't expecting. Completing the line-up is Scotland's best beat-boxer, Bigg Taj. Not only is he full of stories of his success and most cringeworthy gigs, he teaches Mark and the other guests how to beat-box.
1:45pm15 min
Ian Hislop's Oldest Jokes
Episode 10 - Comic SongIan joins Chris Green and Sophie Matthews in their shed in Coventry, where they leaf through and perform from a 17th Century collection, one of the first in existence, of comic songs.
5:30pm30 min
Horrible Histories
Series 10, Episode 5 - Hideous HomesFrom how Henry VIII had the most comfortable poo possible, to finding out which bit of his house Charles Dickens called The Demon - take a tour of horrible homes through history.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 113, Episode 5Simon Evans, Ria Lina, and Anushka Asthana join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the week's news. Andy and the panel will be discussing if Power-Sharing will prove to be Power-Caring, and whether anyone anywhere has ever thought of googling "Is it possible to back up WhatsApp messages?"
8pm30 min
Here We Go
Series 2, Episode 1 - Dad's Old BoatSue is downsizing and having a big clear-out, Amy is back from Norway and pining for the fjords, and Rachel's started her new university course. When Paul's old boat turns up in Sue's garage, he decides to take the family out on the water, hoping it might cheer Amy up a bit. Meanwhile, Rachel is keen to convince her new classmates that, despite being literally twice their age, she's one of them. She's planning to demonstrate this fact via the traditional art of the student drinking game.
9pm30 min
Would I Lie To You?
Series 17, Episode 6Craig Charles, Amy Gledhill, Shazia Mirza and Jeremy Vine join host Rob Brydon and team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell to sort out the fact from the fiction.
9pm60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 24 (Channel 4: Series 25), Episode 4Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican take on Judi Love and Joe Lycett. Rachel Riley looks after the numbers, while writer and musician Jazz Emu joins lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
10pm65 min
I Literally Just Told You
Series 3, Episode 3Jimmy Carr hosts this game show in which contestants are given every answer with the questions written, literally, as the show is happening.
10pm30 min
Fantasy Football League
Series 2, Episode 1Mo Gilligan and Michael Sheen enter the dugout this week as they share their thoughts on the beautiful game with hosts Matt Lucas and Elis James.
10:40pm50 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 31, Episode 16 - Dakota Johnson, Sterling K Brown, Colman Domingo, Domhnall Gleeson, Paul RussellSterling K Brown speculates on the Oscars, Dakota Johnson jokes about her fans, Colman Domingo talks about the Obamas, Domhnall Gleeson says his new series is gorgeous, and Paul Russell performs live in the studio.