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Hachette Children's Group signs Athena Kugblenu's books on historical fibs and fails
Hachette Children's Group has acquired History's Most Epic FIBS and History's Most Epic FAILS by Athena Kugblenu, comedian, podcaster and author.
Lauren Brown, The Bookseller, 26th April 2024Co-op Live: Peter Kay says new Manchester arena's fresh delay is "very disappointing"
Manchester's new Co-op Live Arena has postponed its opening again, this time to May, because it is still not ready.
Ian Youngs, BBC, 26th April 2024
Grainne Maguire: I'm a leftie, he likes Priti Patel: how I fell for my Tory boy
Can you make a relationship work when you're on opposite sides of the political divide? Yes, so long as you don't mention Brexit
Grainne Maguire and Mehul Shah, The Times, 26th April 2024
John Cleese: Basil Fawlty would be bewildered by the country England has become - and so am I
As Fawlty Towers returns, its creator considers what has changed - from trans athletes to trigger warnings - and how BBC comedy lost its way.
John Cleese, The Telegraph, 26th April 2024On the Mic Picks: Chelsea Birkby
Everybody loved Chelsea's last show, her Edinburgh debut, No More Mr Nice Chelsea.
On The Mic, 26th April 2024Videos
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1:30pm30 min
The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected
Series 17, Episode 1This week Mark Nelson welcomes singer-songwriter Colin Hay, best known for his hit song with Men at Work 'Down Under'. He shares some incredible showbiz stories, including the domestic services of the biggest-selling artist of all time. Joining him from deployment in the Middle East is Major Finlay Anderson who tells his stories from winning Gladiators 2024, and about cooking out on manouvres in the desert. Completing the line-up is one of Scotland's favourite comedians, Janey Godley, who finds the lighter side of things with stories of her recent diagnosis and treatment.
2:15pm30 min
Money Gone
Episode 1 - Insufficient FundsValentine's Day 2025. The UK awakes to financial catastrophe and no one can access any money. Ross sees opportunity as the country descends into chaos, but Grace has picked the worst day run away.
5:30pm30 min
Horrible Histories
Series 10, Episode 12 - Rotten Romans In BritainEverything from roads to baths to pies, hosts Emperor Nero and warrior queen Boudicca are here to show what the Romans did while they were here in Britain.
6:30pm30 min
Dead Ringers
Series 24, Episode 1The Rwanda bill passes through parliament so will Rishi call an election? Who is really behind the rumours about Angela Rayner? Will Rylan and Stacey Solomon manage to say anything sensible? All questions answered.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 67, Episode 4Broadcaster, financial journalist and 'Money Saving Expert' Martin Lewis hosts Have I Got News For You for the first time. Alongside Martin is Spanish & Welsh comedian Ignacio Lopez and broadcaster Steph McGovern.
9:30pm30 min
Avoidance
Series 2, Episode 4Claire forces Jonathan to lie to her parents about their breakup, a lie that goes way too far. Dan and Courtney both struggle through the pain of an NCT mums and dads' night out.
10pm60 min
Late Night Lycett
Series 2, Episode 3Joe welcome more celebrity friends to his hometown of Birmingham, with daytime TV icon Lorraine Kelly, dance extraordinaire, reality judging legend Bruno Tonioli and Ghosts actor Kiell Smith-Bynoe joining in.