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Only Fools And Horses superfan recreates mini version of legendary sitcom's set including nods to iconic episodes
Fan Kevin Jones says it's practice for building a full-size set.
Thomas Godfrey, The Sun, 8th April 2024
"People think I'm a real MP": satirist Rosie Holt on life as a fake viral politician
Her Tory parody videos shot her to fame online in 2020. As her skits go on stage, she talks about her path into comedy and what a Labour win would mean for her act.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 8th April 2024
"There's no Gavin & Stacey without Fat Friends"
It's a drama about a fictional slimming club - and the set where Ruth Jones and James Corden first met. Fat Friends came to our screens seven years before the Welsh-English comedy classic Gavin And Stacey. The show, set in Leeds, is now winning new fans after dropping on Netflix.
Lucy Owen, BBC, 8th April 2024Michael McIntyre, O2 Arena review
Michael McIntyre is not really a stand-up comedian at all. He's a That's Us comedian. Or a That's Me comedian. Or an Elbow Nudge comedian. Sitting in the stalls at the packed O2 Arena every punchline seemed to be accompanied by the sight of row upon row of couples poking each other in the ribs and suggesting that the smart-suited comic must have been spying on them.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th April 2024
BBC Comedy and Creative Wales announce details of Regional Partnership Scheme
The aim of the Regional Partnership Scheme is to strengthen and enhance an indigenous production company, local talent and project development in the region.
BBC, 8th April 2024
Seize Them! review
It doesn't reach the heights of Horrible Histories - let alone Monty Python And The Holy Grail - but Seize Them! turns the Dark Ages into the daft ages, delivering a mostly entertaining, female-centred comedy enlivened by winning performances.
Ian Freer, Empire, 8th April 2024
Rhod Gilbert interview
Welsh comic opens up on his "new normal" ahead of Liverpool shows.
Lawrence Saunders, YM Liverpool, 8th April 2024Videos
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3pm30 min
Great Lives - Bruce Forsyth
Sir Bruce Forsyth, the TV presenter, singer, dancer and all-round entertainer, is nominated by political writer and broadcaster Steve Richards.
6:30pm30 min
Alfie Moore: It's A Fair Cop
Series 8, Episode 2 - Anger ManagementHow does a policeman deal with anger? In today's case, Alfie is sent to a neighbour dispute only to arrive to find a crazed man wielding a fencing post.
9pm40 min
Meet The Richardsons
Series 5, Episode 1Lucy breaks into the big time after her BAFTA nomination. UKTV want a proper A-list comedy name on the show this series and they're ready to splash the cash, but Jon has other ideas.