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Smoggie Queens review
Smoggie Queens is a surreal love letter to Middlesbrough.
Nick Levine, i Newspaper, 28th November 2024Ricky Gervais defends his controversial comedy: 'It seems worse than it is'
The comic explained that he likes dealing with taboos.
David Craig, Radio Times, 28th November 2024
Andy Zaltzman review
He promises to offer something for all four quadrants of his fanbase: social whimsy from The Bugle podcast; headline-led comedy from The News Quiz which he has so successfully remoulded in his own voice; cricket asides for the TMS crew; and ridiculous props from those who saw him triumph in the latest series of Taskmaster.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 28th November 2024
'A very poor idea': Julia Roberts rejected Richard Curtis's proposed Notting Hill divorce sequel
While Roberts put the kibosh on Richard Curtis's proposal, Hugh Grant was happy to prove the lie of a happy ending for his 'despicable' character.
Catherine Shoard, The Guardian, 28th November 2024
Smoggie Queens: 'Smoggie means to be loud and proud'
The pink carpet has been rolled out in Middlesbrough for the premiere of new BBC Three comedy Smoggie Queens.
Phil Dunning, BBC, 28th November 2024
How James Acaster tried to subvert Michael McIntyre's Send To All
James Acaster admits he's been taken in by the pranks on Michael McIntyre's Send To All feature - but has now wised up to the ruse and turned the tables on his fellow comic.
Chortle, 28th November 2024
Publicist Katie Phillips dies
Phillips was a widely respected publicist in the comedy industry, founding the agency KPPR. She handled publicity for major acts including Ricky Gervais, Julian Clary and Tim Key and high profile shows including Have I Got News For You.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th November 2024
Smoggie Queens review
An adorably sweet drag sitcom.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 28th November 2024
Henry Rowley review
Telegenic, privileged and abundantly talented, it would be so, so easy to dislike Rowley. Yet his nervy charisma and ravenous hunger to entertain dispel any such negative thoughts.
Jay Richardson, The Reviews Hub, 28th November 2024Videos
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11am45 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 31, Episode 3 - Starless WorldProf. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by John Bishop, Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Roberto Trotta, as they look up to consider a world with starless skies.
3:30pm10 min
Big Lizard
Episode 24 - How To Fix A TyreWhen the buggy gets a flat tyre Dad, Cosima and Big Lizard are stranded. Big Lizard's playful nature helps reveal a creative solution to their problem.
4:40pm10 min
Supertato
Series 3, Episode 10 - Super SandcastleSupertato and the Veggies have built a super sandcastle, but Evil Pea wants to storm it by firing her hordes of Mini Peas at it with her pea shooter.
6:30pm30 min
Unspeakable
Episode 5Phil Wang and Susie Dent challenge guests to invent new words to help create the new ultimate Unspeakable dictionary. With special guests Roisin Conaty, Alasdair Beckett-King and Slim.
6:30pm30 min
Welcome Strangers
Series 5, Episode 4Di Botcher narrated the final ever episode. Some new parents are offered an unexpected service at a baby baptism, Mr Rhys the teacher attempts to compete with the athletic achievements of his pupils, a beer garden sets a new standard at the flower show, and a pottery class has an unexpected new instructor.
10pm30 min
Only Child
Episode 2 - RaisinsRichard decides the time has come to clear Ken's house of all his junk - or as Ken calls it, 'his memories'. As Ken's suspicions over Richard's true motives grow, the arrival of Mr Oddjob, local handyman and Richard's former school nemesis, Craig - complicates matters further as chaos commences.
10:10pm30 min
Smoggie Queens
Episode 1 - A Smoggie Break-UpComedy about a gang of friends who are fiercely proud of their north-eastern town of Middlesbrough and their small pocket of the LGBTQ+ community. Dickie's friends rally around him when his boyfriend dumps him on the doorstep. He vows to fight for his love and win back his man.
10:40pm30 min
Smoggie Queens
Episode 2 - A Smoggie Fairy TaleSick of dating creeps, Lucinda is given the royal princess treatment courtesy of her fairy godmother, as Sal auditions for a talent show and Dickie offers sage advice in the work place.