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The idea of a fantasy home surreptitiously peddled by the film Sliding Doors
To our writer, a teenager in the late 1990s, the seemingly effortless comfort of the characters' lives included their London apartments.
Zsófia Paulikovics, The Financial Times, 18th June 2024
Peacock Series 2 review
People Just Do Nothing's Allan Mustafa borrows heavily from David Brent to play a hopeless personal trainer in this unsatisfying comedy.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 18th June 2024
Autistic Pride Day - a review of Strong Female Character by Fern Brady
Fern Brady is not a perfect autism advocate, but that's okay.
Ali Rees, Brig Newspaper, 18th June 2024
Ben Elton on the General Election, Rik Mayall memories and an incredible comedy legacy
Ben Elton doesn't have much praise for Rishi Sunak, but he is happy about one decision the prime minister has made - calling an election before he goes on tour.
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 18th June 2024
Life according to... Al Murray
"If I had to do stand-up as myself, I wouldn't know where to start."
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 18th June 2024
The AIM of The Iceman's artifICE...
Performance art act The Iceman aka Anthony Irvine has cropped up in this blog over the years, including his pure art incarnation as AIM. Last year, I blogged about AIM's month-long art exhibition residency at the Guggleton Farm Arts centre in Dorset. Now, blow me down, AIM - or it might be The Iceman or it might be Anthony or it might be all three - is/are back there for another month-long exhibition/residency, 12th July-10th August.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 18th June 2024Fringe Quickies: 21 - KAREN
"Funny, unhinged, adorable."
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 18th June 2024On the Mic Picks: Ivor Dembina
Ivor is one of the hardest working and funniest stand ups currently working in the UK.
On The Mic, 18th June 2024TV & radio
6:30pm30 min
Munya Chawawa's Election Doom Scroll
Episode 1 - Rishi Soon-SackedEver wondered what's really going on in Rishi Sunak's world? Wonder no more as Munya has exclusive access to the one thing that knows Rishi better than anyone - his mobile phone.
8pm60 min
Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir
Series 2, Special - Kids SpecialThe couple are joined by art-loving children from the Kent area to looking for birds found in everyday places, from gardens and playgrounds to coastlines and parks.
9pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Road Trip: Mexico, Out-takes - Unseen MomentsA look behind the scenes of the gang's trip around the country, featuring bloopers, outtakes and hilarious things that viewers weren't meant to see.
9pm30 min
Peacock
Series 2, Episode 1Liz has disappeared, leaving a vacuum at the gym that Andy and Jay compete to fill. With his body positivity classes struggling and his relationship drifting, can Andy afford to lose?
9:30pm30 min
Peacock
Series 2, Episode 2Andy starts at the new gym, but he is soon spooked by high-energy fitness influencer Kara's talk of high standards. Will he be fired in his first week? And will his long-distance bromance with Spooner survive?
10pm10 min
Cable Tied
Two inept burglars stumble upon a dark, moral dilemma during a break-in that could change their lives - forever. Dark comedy drama about morality and consequences.