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Shaun Of The Dead summed up the malaise of Noughties Britain
Twenty years ago, Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg's zombie horror comedy brought big screen British comedy back from the dead.
Tom Nicholson, i Newspaper, 27th September 2024
Chris McCausland's Strictly Diary: "I declined to have the noisy crowd silenced"
In his exclusive weekly report, the blind comedian talks about pulling out all the stops and why Paul Merson is coming in handy.
Chris McCausland, The Telegraph, 27th September 2024
David Baddiel: Roald Dahl was a witty, charming genius - and a monster
David Baddiel watches a new play that finally confronts the beloved author's antisemitism - and asks why it took us so long.
David Baddiel, The Times, 27th September 2024
Sandi Toksvig: 'I'm as wary of the soft left as I am of the hard right'
Ahead of her one-woman version of QI, the host talks about homophobia, quitting Bake Off and Keir Starmer.
Claire Allfree, The Telegraph, 27th September 2024
Richard Ayoade picks his favourite books
The comedian enjoys works by George Saunders, Wallace Shawn and P.G. Wodehouse.
The Week, 27th September 2024
Graham Norton was 'left for dead' in street after vicious stabbing
Graham Norton recounted a harrowing ordeal where he was severely injured and "left for dead" after being viciously stabbed during the 1980s. Breaking his usual comical persona, Graham reflected that "no failure compares to dying", highlighting the severity of the terrifying incident that unfolded on the streets of London.
Alice Penwill, Peter Hart and Ella Scott, OK Magazine, 27th September 2024
How Red Dwarf coined a new swear word or two
In this exclusive extract from a new unofficial guide to Red Dwarf, billed as the 'most comprehensive work yet on the beloved sci-fi comedy', writer Tom Salinsky revisits the birth of the enduringly popular show, and discusses how its writers had to get creative to satisfy the BBC censors.
Tom Salinsky, Chortle, 27th September 2024
How Strictly's Chris McCausland is inspiring the next generation of blind dancers
Comedian wows BBC show's judges and fans with confident performances that are helping to upend stereotypes.
Rachel Hall, The Guardian, 27th September 2024
David Mitchell reveals Ludwig link to wife's show Only Connect
"Alan Connor, a real puzzle-setter [who also worked as a question editor on Victoria Coren Mitchell's show Only Connect], designed all our devious puzzles and I understood as much as I needed to, in order to look like I understood them!"
Caren Clark, What To Watch, 27th September 2024
Andrew O'Neill review
Jonathan Coll enjoys a varied show which touches on masculinity, war and Netflix's Is It Cake.
Jonathan Coll, Narc Magazine, 27th September 2024
Leigh Francis says 'I'll start crying' as he makes heartbreaking admission on Loose Women
Asked at what part of his new autobiography he was crying reading out, he said: "My dad! When you're writing it, I remember tearing up writing it, but saying it outloud and reading it, it was horrific I felt." Asked how old he was he when his father tragically passed away, Leigh said: "I was 21! God, it's getting serious isn't it, this is very serious. Don't, I'll start crying" to which the panel supported him.
Olivia Wheeler, The Mirror, 27th September 2024
Janey Godley slams Graham Linehan over tweet as she says 'keep my name out'
Janey Godley has slammed Graham Linehan creator over tweet as she said to "keep my name out".
Charlotte Everett, The Mirror, 27th September 2024
Let Janey Godley die in peace, you monsters, show some humanity
As a writer I'm always reluctant to deploy words like 'evil' or 'monster'. The crudity of the language strips away all humanity from the target. Yet sometimes, we must ask ourselves if there are not those amongst us who through their words and deeds surrender their own humanity.
Neil Mackay, The Herald, 27th September 2024
Local hospice praise Janey Godley for opening conversation around dying
Strathcarron Hospice has praised comedian Janey Godley for opening up discussions on dying after she announced she was beginning end-of-life care earlier this week.
Stuart McFarlane, Daily Record, 27th September 2024
When did British comedy get so twee?
As Shaun Of The Dead turns 20, we chart the steady decline of humour in mainstream British filmmaking.
Katherine Lenahan, Little White Lies, 27th September 2024
Harry Enfield sells London home for £11million after split from wife Lucy
He and his estranged wife, Lucy, bought the five-story house in Notting Hill, west London, for £6m in 2008, so they made a profit of almost £5m.
Richard Eden, Daily Mail, 27th September 2024
Corner shop from beloved sitcom Open All Hours being auctioned for £150,000
The corner shop known as Arkwright's in hit TV comedy Open All Hours is being auctioned for £150,000.
The Sun, 27th September 2024Tim Harding's comedy diary
Tim Harding experiences Alan Resnick and Anna Seregina.
Tim Harding, Chortle, 27th September 2024Videos
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11:30am30 min
Noising Up
Series 4, Episode 5Satirical sketches, spoofs, skits, send-ups and songs. Covering everything that's hitting the headlines in Scotland and all over the planet.
1:30pm30 min
The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected
Series 18, Episode 5This week, Mark Nelson is joined by Brian 'Nasher' Nash, guitarist of the legendary and notorious 1980's band, Frankie Goes To Hollywood. He shares stories of embarrassment whilst meeting his rock heroes, and not getting recognised at the doors to a gig. He's joined by BBC Radio Scotland's own Nicola Meighan, who has her own stories of rock 'n' roll indulgence from her former career at the coolest record label on the planet. Completing the line-up is Edinburgh based, award-nominated stand-up comedian, Gareth Mutch, whose domestic skills are nowhere near as sharp as his romantic skills, plus he celebrates the worst sold out show anyone has ever had.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 115, Episode 4 - Conference & ConfidenceRobin Morgan, Ian Smith, Alice Fraser and Ash Sarkar join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the news. This week, the panel plough through Keir Starmer's first Labour conference as PM, analyse the effectiveness of the UN, and celebrate the coming of Earth's new moon... All hail Moon 2!
9pm60 min
Funny Woman
Series 2, Episode 4Faced with an impending exposé, Sophie takes matters into her own hands and finds newfound confidence in herself.
10:40pm50 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 32, Episode 1 - Demi Moore, Lady Gaga, Colin Farrell, Richard Ayoade, Jack Savoretti & Miles KaneLady Gaga talks about singing live with Joaquin Phoenix; Demi Moore reminisces about appearing nude; Colin Farrell says he was miserable and angry in The Penguin make-up; Richard Ayoade jokes about his new book; and Jack Savoretti and Miles Kane perform live in the studio.
5:30am30 min
My Mate's A Footballer
Series 3, Episode 6 - Could Joe Wilkinson Become A Kit Man?Patrick attempts to find Joe a role on the staff at Leeds United following his unsuccessful attempt at becoming a free-kick specialist at the age of 49. This was supposed to be an episode about a number of different jobs but Joe became slightly obsessed with the job of a kit man so ends up setting Pat some homework for the next episode to help him discover more roles appropriate for a stand-up comedian and actor.