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Paul Foot review
Personal show from the absurdist comic.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 19th February 2024
Joe Lycett: How I tackled Britain's poo problem with toilet humour
The comedian and TV host tells Julia Llewellyn Smith why his new documentary is devoted to 'slagging off' the CEOs of the UK's water companies.
Julia Llewellyn Smith, The Times, 19th February 2024
Wicked Little Letters review
The main faux pas of the movie comes in its structure. The film presents itself as a mystery as the audience sets about guessing who the scribe behind the letters might be, but the question is answered for us halfway through.
Guy Lambert, The Upcoming, 19th February 2024
Kate Dolan review
Kate Dolan's first hour is powered by inspirational quotes and lots of tea.
Jo Laidlaw, The List, 19th February 2024
Reappraise The Goodies as a catalyst for social change, says Samira Ahmed
The 1970s show challenged attitudes by defying gender stereotypes and boldly addressing topical issues.
Steven Morris, The Guardian, 19th February 2024
Paul Foot review
At a time when every comedian, it seems, is talking about their mental health challenges on stage, along comes Paul Foot to buck the trend. And not for the first time, given that 'peculiar outsider' has always been his position.
Chortle, 19th February 2024
Joe Lycett's Turdcast releases at last
Turdcast - the podcast that Joe Lycett set up for his upcoming documentary about the sewage industry - has been released today. Although part of a publicity stunt for the comedian's Channel 4 show, Lycett really did chat to Gary Lineker for its one and only episode, which is now available on all podcast platforms.
Chortle, 19th February 2024
Viv Groskop to donate all proceeds from her Ukraine-set memoir to PEN International
Viv Groskop's is donating all proceeds from her new memoir to PEN International.
Heloise Wood, The Bookseller, 19th February 2024
Casting announced for The 39 Steps tour
Casting has been announced for the forthcoming UK tour of award-winning comedy The 39 Steps.
Theo Bosanquet, What's On Stage, 19th February 2024
Jo Brand translated my science. I'm certain that comedy can connect people to climate change
A new comedy project pairing leading comedians with climate scientists presents a novel way to communicate the climate crisis.
Mark Maslin, The Conversation, 19th February 2024
Peter Kay to perform at opening of UK's largest indoor arena
The Bolton comedian will perform at the opening night of the new 23,500-seater Co-op Live venue in Manchester on 23 April.
BBC, 19th February 2024
Miriam Margolyes plays the Edinburgh Fringe
The 82-year-old actress is performing Margolyes & Dickens: The Best Bits at the EICC for nine days, starting on August 7.
Chortle, 19th February 2024
Kuan-wen Huang: Ilha Formosa review
Huang's sense of humour is dirty and witty, making for a great hour of comedy that still manages to tug at the heartstrings in all the right places.
Little Lark of London, 19th February 2024
Rob Brydon: A Night of Songs & Laughter - review
This cosy night of music and chuckles is a little self-indulgent but full of fun, with Brydon proving a consummate old-school entertainer.
Jay Richardson, The Telegraph, 19th February 2024
The History Boys to be revived with tour planned
Theatre Royal Bath will present a 20th-anniversary production of Alan Bennett's acclaimed play The History Boys.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 19th February 2024Videos
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At Home With Katherine Ryan
Episode 3 - Live For Now Or Live For The Future?On the search to help her family be more ecologically sustainable, Katherine meets activist mum Sophie who takes Katherine and Violet along to a protest against fossil fuels.