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Eddie Izzard reveals she would be "very happy to have children" as she confesses she's open to falling in love again
The stand-up comedian, 62, - who likes to go by the name Suzy but doesn't mind being called by her birth name Eddie - has often kept her love life fairly private. However, she recently said that she has always fancied women over men and her last known relationship was with singer Sarah Townsend.
Jessica Janes, Daily Mail, 14th June 2024
Jazz Emu review
What follows is a wonderfully silly hour that ranges from the surreal to the bonkers.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 14th June 2024
Inside No. 9: Plodding On review
A bittersweet, genuinely poignant finale, Plodding On is the perfect end to a series that has consistently been the most vital, surprising series on television.
Nick Bartlett, Critical Popcorn, 14th June 2024
Sophie Duker and Grace Campbell join Latitude boycott
Sophie Duker and Grace Campbell have joined the list of comedians boycotting Latitude over its sponsorship deal with Barclaycard.
Chortle, 14th June 2024
BTS: Producing We Are Lady Parts S2
John Pocock, producer of Working Title Television's We Are Lady Parts, explains the process of bringing Nida Manzoor's hit comedy back for a bigger, better second series.
Jon Creamer, Televisual, 14th June 2024Ronnie Corbett once hit Ronnie Kray in face with roll - but he had surprising reaction
A resurfaced interview with writer Barry Cryer for the My Time Capsule podcast recounts how the 5'1" star was performing at a Soho club called Winston's in the mid-1960s. The club was a typical late-night Soho haunt, frequented by actors and gangsters alike. Corbett was on stage as part of a revue called Travelling Light when someone in the audience threw a bread roll at him. In an attempt to throw it back, Corbett accidentally hit Ronnie Kray square in the face.
Michael Moran, Daily Star, 14th June 2024
Karen Dunbar praises hospital staff after 'losing her voice' to vaping
Karen Dunbar has hailed the care she received after experiencing problems with her voice which she believes was caused by vaping.
Elina Kobzar, Daily Record, 14th June 2024
Russell Brand concerns "not adequately addressed"
Informal concerns raised about Russell Brand while he hosted Big Brother spin-off programmes were "not properly escalated or adequately addressed", according to the findings of an investigation.
Yasmin Rufo & Ian Youngs, BBC, 14th June 2024
Laura Smyth is buzzing to be finally "doing Edinburgh" after Covid and cancer
When she takes the stage at The Stand comedy Club in Glasgow next weekend and does two nights at the Fringe in August, Laura Smyth will be living her best life, which is also the title of her show.
Janet Christie, The Scotsman, 14th June 2024
Jenny Eclair artwork to be raffled for Animal Charity
Animal charity SPANA (the Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) is delighted to have received a bespoke piece of artwork from Jenny Eclair, which will now be raffled online to raise vital funds for the charity.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th June 2024
Alfie Packham interview
"I think the audience deserves a little something." Alfie Packham tells us about his debut hour, My Gift to You.
Bruce Dessau, The Wee Review, 14th June 2024
Latitude drops Barclaycard branding
Latitude appears to have dropped its sponsorship arrangement with Barclaycard following a backlash from comedians and musicians.
Chortle, 14th June 2024
Steve Coogan's Richard III film had defamatory meaning, judge rules
The portrayal of a university academic in a Steve Coogan film about the discovery of Richard III's remains did have a defamatory meaning, a judge has ruled. Richard Taylor is suing the comedian, who wrote the film, as well as his production company Baby Cow, and Pathe Production for libel.
Dan Martin & PA Media, BBC, 14th June 2024
Grace Mulvey interview
"No matter where you go, there you are." Comedian Grace Mulvey tells us about her debut Fringe hour, Tall Baby.
Kevin Ibbotson-Wight, The Wee Review, 14th June 2024
Edinburgh Comedy Awards doyenne Nica Burns made a CBE
Nica Burns, the West End theatre owner who runs the Edinburgh Comedy Awards has been made a CBE in the King's Birthday Honours.
Chortle, 14th June 2024
Tim Harding's comedy diary
Amy Gledhill, workshopping her forthcoming show Make Me Look Fit On The Poster, is well past that stage and flying dreamily over hurdles. She's hugely improved even since her very funny solo debut two years ago, for which she scooped a best newcomer nomination in Edinburgh.
Tim Harding, Chortle, 14th June 2024On the Mic Picks: Sid Singh
As a comedian Sid performs at comedy clubs, festivals and on TV around the world. As a human rights lawyer he has helped the Center for Gender and Refugee Studies defeat the Trump administration in court. Tick. And tick.
On The Mic, 14th June 2024Videos
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1:30pm30 min
Breaking The News
Breaking The Euros, Out-takes - Breaking the Euros: The Best of UnbroadcastAn outtakes special of the satirical panel show, in which Des Clarke is joined by Jay Lafferty, Ray Bradshaw, Athena Kugblenu, Stuart Cosgrove, Tam Cowan and Amy Irons to look at Euros 2024.
5:30pm30 min
Horrible Histories
Series 10, Special - Kings & Queens - A Right Royal SpecialFeaturing a new sketch with Elizabeth I searching for a successor in her show England's Got Monarchs.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 114, Episode 2Lucy Porter, Alasdair Beckett-King, Athena Kugblenu and Hugo Rifkind are among the people joining Andy Zaltzman to quiz the news.
10:05pm30 min
The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 6, Episode 2Rhys James, Helen Bauer, Gbemi Oladipo, Ian Smith, Red Richardson, Aurie Styla, Bobby Mair and Esther Manito recreate stand-up routines as sketches.
5:30am30 min
My Mate's A Footballer
Series 2, Episode 3 - Patrick And Joe Pick Their England Team For The EurosPat and Joe get together for one last pod before the summer tournament kicks off where Joe (hypothetically) puts Pat in charge of England after imagining Southgate has the runs.