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Vic Reeves reveals hopes of reuniting with Bob Mortimer
Vic said it would be 'great' to do something with Bob as the pair plan to perform at Wembley Stadium for a one-off show.
Bethan Edwards, Daily Mail, 19th September 2024
Comedian turned artist Joe Lycett: "If it's too earnest a painting, it's a failure"
The standup is building on his success at the Royal Academy summer exhibition with a book of his work, Art Hole. So has he gone all highbrow? The art reveals all ...
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 19th September 2024
Joe Lycett to launch 'International Day of Birmingham'
On Tuesday 24th September, Joe Lycett will be in his beloved Birmingham, armed with a fistful of Friendship Agreements acquired during his road-trip around the US visiting 10 other Birminghams as part of Sky's new original entertainment series Joe Lycett's United States Of Birmingham. As the Lord Mayor's chosen ambassador, Joe has united Birmingham, Birmingham and all the other Birminghams across North America. This historic alliance will be celebrated on Tuesday 24th September and every year from this day forth and shall be known.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th September 2024
Glasgow: Scottish comedians to host Gaza fundraiser at Stand
A group of Glasgow comedians are taking part in a charity fundraiser in a bid to raise money for a theatre company based in Bethlehem.
Adam Robertson, The National (Scotland), 19th September 2024
John Cleese accuses Eric Idle of 'inventing' narrative in latest Monty Python row
Fawlty Towers star reignited X/Twitter row with new message accusing Idle of telling fibs.
Ellie Muir, The Independent, 19th September 2024
Ben Elton review
At his best, Elton builds an all-encompassing philosophy of the world, while acknowledging his viewpoint as being a flawed one, however much the vigour of his delivery exudes certainty. And there's plenty of food for thought in this concentrated, tightly written show, whatever place you hold on the generational spectrum.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 19th September 2024
AI thinks Alan Partridge is real and making 'media appearances'
Yes, you may have imagined that Norwich's finest DJ was created and played by Steve Coogan. However, the new AI Overview, which pops up at the top of Google for a lot of search results, gives the impression that Alan is a real person.
David Hollingsworth, What To Watch, 19th September 2024
Colin Hoult on ADHD, Mapperley Hospital and Being a Vampire
He's worked with vampires, ghosts and Ricky Gervais. Now Colin Hoult is bringing his new comedy show to Nottingham and reveals to us how it all began, as a child, in the shadows of Mapperley...
Ian C Douglas, LeftLion, 19th September 2024
Stand up comedy's problem with women: "Strip clubs are more welcoming"
Some UK comedy clubs are booking six times as many men as women. Is the problem women's jokes, or the male working environment?
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 19th September 2024
Ricky Gervais has become an anti-woke champion - but is it just his latest act?
The forthright comedian has charged into the culture wars - and gained a new Right-wing audience.
Liam Kelly, The Telegraph, 19th September 2024
Gavin & Stacey cast bid final farewell to Barry
The cast of Gavin & Stacey bid farewell to Barry for the final time as they finished filming there this week.
Catriona Aitken, BBC, 19th September 2024Videos
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Pickle Storm
Episode 9 - Dog ShowPickle enters the local dog show. Who needs a dog whenyou've got Swumpy the warthoffle?
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Taskmaster
Series 18, Episode 2 - ...And Then A Detective Comes InIt's the first team task of the series, but how will the two groups fare when they're told to put their heads together and come up with something to impress the Taskmaster? Meanwhile, Jack Dee has a dramatic change of wardrobe, Rosie Jones presents her new baby, Babátúndé Aléshé attaches ducks to his fingers, Andy Zaltzman starts seeing chickens, and Emma Sidi can't stop thinking about Tamzin Outhwaite.