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"Strictly terrified me!" Chris McCausland on self-belief, shame and becoming the star of the show
After weeks of astonishing performances and easy wit, the comic is the bookies' favourite to win. He talks about the privilege of being the first blind person to appear - and how his daughter changed his outlook on life.
Emine Saner, The Guardian, 26th November 2024
Paul Black review
As natural a comic on stage as he is online, Black's potential appears considerable, though it feels like there's still much more to be tapped.
Jay Richardson, The Reviews Hub, 26th November 2024
There was a Peep Show round on University Challenge and finally we can get all 15 bonus points
The music questions this week involved having to figure out songs played over the credits during the first series of the Channel 4 sitcom.
John Plunkett, The Poke, 26th November 2024
EdFringe review: annual income continues to be outstripped by expenditure
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society's income was £5.53 million for the past 12 months, compared with expenditure of £5.76 million, meaning it has operated at a loss since 2021.
Fergus Morgan, The Stage, 26th November 2024
Jack Whitehall reveals he was threatened with a gun during stand-up routine in America
"I never feel fully comfortable on stage out there," the comedian said.
Lydia Spencer-Elliott, The Independent, 26th November 2024
A very British omnishambles: how The Play That Goes Wrong conquered the world
This farce about a gaffe-laden am-dram whodunnit was born above a pub. How did it become one of Britain's greatest ever exports, the toast of more than 50 countries? Our writer travels to Europe to solve the mystery.
Chris Wiegand, The Guardian, 26th November 2024
Danny Dyer spotted in Canvey filming Mr Bigstuff
Danny Dyer was spotted surrounded by film crews on a south Essex seafront as he filmed a new series of a hit Sky TV show.
Cameron Hill, Southend Echo, 26th November 2024TV & radio
2:15pm45 min
One Eighty, Fan
Romcom about two neighbours who decide to take on the energy crisis by sharing an oven.
3pm30 min
Punt & Dennis: Route Masters
Episode 9 - From Ipswich Town to NessieSusie Dent joins Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis in a wide-ranging and utterly tenuous route between Ipswich Town and the Loch Ness monster, via the Dromedary camel and the Berlin Wall.
3:30pm10 min
Big Lizard
Episode 22 - The Sea MeteoriteWhen a meteorite splashes into the sea, Dad and Cosima cause problems by claiming it in the name of science, against the wishes of the sea creatures..
4:40pm10 min
Supertato
Series 3, Episode 8 - Trolley DashEvil Pea causes chaos in the veggie aisle with a trolley loaded to the brim with stinky cheese. Supertato and Broccoli must use the Tato Car to get rid of the stink.
6:30pm30 min
Best Medicine
Series 2, Episode 2 - Sweating In Nature, Animals, Transplantation, HorticultureZoe Lyons gets sweaty in nature, Dr Matt Morgan explains how giraffes and whales inspire medical innovation, Dr Fotios Sampaziotis shares life-saving liver treatmentsm, ethnobotanist James Wong unearths the benefits of horticulture and how it can benefit health and bring hope.
9pm45 min
QI
Series V, Episode 6 - VolatileSandi Toksvig presents a volatile episode of QI with Aisling Bea, Mark Watson, Michelle Wolf and Alan Davies.
9:45pm15 min
Cheaters
Series 2, Episode 4Zack pays Fola a visit, but things don't go according to plan. Meanwhile, Josh is regretting his hasty decision.
10:40pm15 min
Cheaters
Series 2, Episode 5After a disastrous evening, Esther struggles to find her feet, whilst Josh scrambles to cover his tracks.
11pm30 min
Now You're Asking With Marian Keyes And Tara Flynn
Series 4, Episode 2 - The Voice Notes ProblemThis week: Do you feel hanker after a more creative live than the one you're living? What should you do when an elderly parent insists on discussing death, when you'd rather not? And voice notes - are they a blessing or a curse?