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Alma's Not Normal: How anger and spa breaks fuelled new series
Red hair. Pink fur coat. White helmet. Green tartan trousers. Huffing and puffing uphill on a rickety old bike towards the job centre. Not quite as graceful as ET on two wheels but that first scene introducing the titular character in Sophie Willan's sitcom Alma's Not Normal created an instant connection with a new audience.
Emma Saunders, BBC News, 8th October 2024
Edinburgh Fringe chief quits
Shona McCarthy is stepping down as chief executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society after nearly a decade at the helm.
Chortle, 8th October 2024
Eleanor Morton: Life Lessons From Historical Women review
Now, Life Lessons from Historical Women is by no means a scholarly text, but I do think historians will appreciate these stories being presented in Morton's style.
Snack Magazine, 8th October 2024
Off The Kerb Productions welcome Roisin Conaty to the stable
Off The Kerb are delighted to announce the signing of stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and presenter Roisin Conaty to the stable, looking after all live and unscripted work.
Off The Kerb, 8th October 2024
Life according to Grace Campbell
Grace Campbell talking about abortion on stage, falling in love with stand-up, and the balancing act of making her own career while being Alastair Campbell's daughter.
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 8th October 2024
Frank Skinner will soon be grateful he was sacked by Absolute Radio
The veteran comic bouncing back into the world of in-demand audio with a new podcast should surprise precisely nobody.
Nick Hilton, i Newspaper, 8th October 2024
The Unfinished Harauld Hughes by Richard Ayoade review
Who is Harauld Hughes? Those of you asking yourselves this question are filling the very same shoes that Ayoade himself walked in.
Lucy Riddell, Forge Press, 8th October 2024
Two for Joy: Spencer Jones on his debut tour
We meet Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated prop comic Spencer Jones, who's driving all the way from Torquay for his first Glasgow show.
Laurie Presswood, The Skinny, 8th October 2024
Gavin & Stacey finale has wrapped!
BBC reveal filming for comedy's last ever episode has concluded amid speculation over that wedding.
Laura Fox, Daily Mail, 8th October 2024
Chris McCausland responds to Toyah Willcox's It Takes Two blunder
Chris McCausland has addressed the backlash surrounding comments made by eliminated Strictly Come Dancing star Toyah Willcox.
Ellie Muir, The Independent, 8th October 2024
Lloyd Griffith: Baroque & Roll review
I have seen many stand up shows and watched lots of comedy in my time but Griffith was the best stand up comedian I have seen so far and I cannot wait to see what he does next!
Lucia Fehily, Forge Press, 8th October 2024
The Mighty Boosh turns 20 - in pictures
While filming the surreal comedy, Dave Brown AKA Bollo was on hand with a camera to snap awkward kisses, creepy venues ... and crack foxes ordering pie and mash.
The Guardian, 8th October 2024
Only Fools And Horses' van sells for astonishing price
Only Fools And Horses' iconic yellow three-wheeler van has sold for an eye-watering price in a recent auction.
Sophie Warburton, The Sun, 8th October 2024
Sir David Jason pleads with BBC bosses to bring back hit sitcom
Sir David Jason issued a plea to BBC bosses to bring back his hit sitcom despite it being off screen for years because the script is written and the cast are "ready to go".
Catriona Mactaggart, The Sun, 8th October 2024
Paul Sinha interview
In a typically honest and frank interview, Paul discuses the success of The Chase, his autobiography One Sinha Lifetime, gay icons, the tabloid press, his Parkinson's disease, his wedding, and the importance of family. Be advised we also hear a brief account from Paul's book of an attempted sexual assault.
On The Mic, 8th October 2024
Six releases new West End photos as production extends to autumn 2025
Six the Musical has now extended its West End booking period through to 30 November 2025 and released new production shots.
Tom Millward, What's On Stage, 8th October 2024
Renowned Films teams with The Drop judge for comedy drama
Speaking to Broadcast ahead of the series launch, Blondey and Max Welch expanded on the show's meta element.
John Elmes, Broadcast, 8th October 2024
Book review: Jokes, Jokes, Jokes: My Very Funny Memoir by Jenny Eclair
Jokes, Jokes, Jokes is a terrific read which really gives you an insight into what it is like being a professional female comedian. It is not easy.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th October 2024Absolutely Fabulous producer says "comics who aren't funny" blame political correctness
Lots of people say we couldn't get away with Ab Fab today, with its smoking, drinking, drug taking, jokes about weight issues, alcoholism and knitting-needle abortions. I disagree. There has been a discussion about whether political correctness is killing comedy. That argument is often made by comics who aren't funny, blaming PC.
Jon Plowman, Radio Times, 8th October 2024Rose Matafeo at Arcola Theatre review
Matafeo is an instantly engaging stage presence, a whipsmart whirlwind whose show proves a bracingly funny success.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 8th October 2024Videos
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Punt & Dennis: Route Masters
Episode 2 - From Chaos Theory To Anne BoleynSteve Punt and Hugh Dennis are on a mission from chaos theory to Anne Boleyn with guest Marcus Brigstocke.
4:35pm11 min
Super Happy Magic Forest
Episode 2 - The Mushroom KingWhilst on a quest to return the Icicle of Destiny, Trevor topples into a cavern of tiny mushrooms who treat him like a king.
5:15pm11 min
Dodge's Pup School
Episode 7 - The Garden MonsterThe pups arrive at school one morning to discover a garden disaster! Something has made lots of holes in their plants, posing a mystery the pups must solve. Dodge and his friends investigate by going on a stakeout to try and find out who or what has made the holes.