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Will Neil Gaiman's (entirely filmed) Anansi Boys TV series see the light of day?
Prime Video/Amazon has remained quiet on Anansi Boys updates for several months, and although filming has been complete on the project, its troubled status was no secret prior to the allegations dropping against Neil Gaiman.
Kimberly Ricci, Uproxx, 7th November 2024
Dr Strangelove review
Of course, satire should always be serious, but go in a better frame of mood to really enjoy it.
Howard Loxton, British Theatre Guide, 7th November 2024
Harry Hill among designers of Christmas wrapping paper exclusively for Big Issue
Our collectable Christmas wrapping paper is back for another year, with contributions from, among others, Opake, Rebecca Strickson and Harry Hill.
Hannah Westwater, The Big Issue, 7th November 2024
Ben Elton review
The day after the United States voted convicted felon Donald Trump back in for a second term of office, the inventor of political correctness, Ben Elton, brought his Authentic Stupidity show to the Royal and Derngate, Northampton. What a time to be alive!
Chris Parkle, The Real Chrisparkle, 7th November 2024
Dream gig: Paul Black
Glasgow boy Paul Black delivers a scorching Dream Gig ahead of his huge gig this month.
Paul Black, The Skinny, 7th November 2024
Bar Files: Kai Humphries
In which creative folks reveal their top watering hole. This time around, comedian Kai Humphries details some top spots in Glasgow's Southside.
Kai Humphries, The List, 7th November 2024
Colin Hoult interview
Until recently, Colin Hoult was doing very nicely indeed as a character-based comic and actor. Now, Hoult is touring a brand new show that takes a brand new tack: it's called Colin and is essentially stand-up, with Hoult as himself for the first time.
Andy Murray, Northern Soul, 7th November 2024
Juno Birch: Probed review
She looks, well, out of this world, with blue face and towering peroxide beehive, dressed in wonderful 1960s-era psychedelic cropped trousers and waistcoat. Juno Birch's shtick is that she's from an alien world - well, Runcorn, really, but close enough - while insisting: "I come in peace".
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 7th November 2024
Russell Kane review
Kane is a quite brilliant comic with a relatability, intelligence and style of delivery that makes it difficult to take your eyes off him.
Graham Corsby, Reyt Good Magazine, 7th November 2024
Harry Hill: 'Some of the Bake Off cakes are inedible'
The comedian reflects on his best, and worst, jokes, as well as his most memorable moments as a doctor.
Hannah Newton, The Telegraph, 7th November 2024
Life Of Brian more accurate than the Bible, Monty Python editor claims
Cult comedy is not blasphemous but a "far more authentic and accurate" portrayal of Jesus than teachings of Church, insists Julian Doyle.
The Telegraph, 7th November 2024Videos
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12pm3 min
Bangmouth Village
Episode 1Billy Bangmouth is fresh out the dungeon and he's already causing raucous in the village.
3:30pm10 min
Big Lizard
Episode 9 - How To Work TogetherCosima, Big Lizard and Ammon are squabbling over Dad's precious explorer notebook when disaster strikes. Only by working together can they save it from being lost forever!
4:35pm11 min
Super Happy Magic Forest
Episode 24 - Pocket BeastsTwinkle uses her excellent pocket beast card skills when on a quest to rescue the missing Council of Happiness from Grackle the Giant.
6:30pm30 min
Unspeakable
Episode 2Phil Wang and Susie Dent challenge guests to invent new words to help create the new ultimate Unspeakable dictionary. With special guests Jo Brand, Lou Sanders and Kiell Smith-Bynoe.
6:30pm30 min
Welcome Strangers
Series 5, Episode 1Welcome Strangers returns for it's fifth and final series of weird and wonderful comedy sketches performed by an all female cast. In this episode with special guest narrator Dame Sian Phillips, we discover a secret hairdresser who works wonders but is impossible to pin down, a teacher in constant competition to outdo his students, some suspiciously seedy sounding phone apps, and a car salesman keen to show off the latest innovation in the motoring world.
9pm60 min
Taskmaster
Series 18, Episode 9 - The Cockle ChildrenWhile the race for Greg Davies' gold-plated noggin remains too close to call, some important questions will be answered in this penultimate episode. What will Babátúndé Aléshé do with a power washer? Can Andy Zaltzman shoehorn cricket into yet another task? Will Jack Dee's son make his dad proud with some crucial information? Why has Rosie Jones smeared a plate with brown stuff? And what makes Emma Sidi such an effective supervisor? Rest assured, Alex Horne is on hand to note down all the crucial details.
10pm30 min
Everyone Else Burns
Series 2, Episode 5 - A New OrderRachel enlists Julia as her 'sex mentor'. Aaron and David break into Samson's house.