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Smoggie Queens review
It is one on the worst sitcoms I've ever watched.
Ally Ross, The Sun, 29th November 2024
Kevin McKidd: It's nice to be in a Christmas show that's not Father Ted
Starring in CBBC drama Primrose Railway Children, McKidd said: "The only thing that I'm in that's regularly on telly at Christmas time is the Father Ted Christmas Special - it keeps getting repeated. But that was 27 years ago so it's time for a refresh."
Ashleigh Keenan-Bryce & David Farrell, BBC, 29th November 2024
Janey Godley's coffin to go on 'final tour' of Edinburgh today
The hearse carrying the coffin of comedian Janey Godley will travel on a two-day "final tour" of Edinburgh and Glasgow ahead of her funeral.
Jody Harrison, The Herald, 29th November 2024
Jack Whitehall changes special after discovering co-star Michael Bublé doesn't like Christmas
Whitehall said: "I called Michael Bublé. I was in America at the time and I remember calling him up and being very excited to pitch him this idea."In the initial premise, the pair would have gone on a festive trip - starting in Lapland and involving "Christmas hijinks." However, Michael told the comic: "Jack, I'm so sorry, I love you but you're going to hate me. I just f*****g hate Christmas. I want to be seen as something other than the Christmas guy."
Conor O'Brien, The Sun, 29th November 2024
Review - Jack and the Beanstalk: What a Whopper!
It allows for some comedic, queer rewrites to Lerner and Loewe's musical and becomes a helpful mechanism for Joe Grundy's dishy yet closeted Reverend Tim to confront his feelings for Jack.
Simon Sladen, British Theatre Guide, 29th November 2024
Ricky Gervais: Mortality review
We know the choreography of this dance now. I'm supposed to call Ricky Gervais out for being cruel and offensive, adding to the woke liberal outcry against him, hence burnishing his credentials as a bold free speech warrior saying what he wants in the face of the censorious left. But that's a simplification. There are some good jokes here, even those that cross the line. Especially those that cross the line, in some cases, provided you take him at face value.
Steve Bennet, Chortle, 29th November 2024
Peter Kay adds a 48th O2 date
The total long surpasses the previous records, first held by Prince, who performed 21 nights, and Take That who performed 39 shows.
Chortle, 29th November 2024
Smoggie Queens makes solid debut
Hat Trick sitcom inherits sizeable portion of RuPaul's Drag Race TV audience share.
Marian McHugh, Broadcast, 29th November 2024
Obituary: Robin Stubbs, the costume designer who gave Del Boy a flash new look
Robin Stubbs, who has died aged 84 after suffering from dementia, was a costume designer who gave David Jason, as Del Boy, a new yuppy look in the TV sitcom Only Fools And Horses. In the era of Margaret Thatcher and get-rich-quick schemes, Stubbs moved Del's look away from his market-trader gear of sheepskin coat and flat cap, and dressed him instead in upmarket suits bought for hundreds of pounds at Austin Reed in Regent Street, London.
Anthony Hayward, The Guardian, 29th November 2024
Katy Brand addresses Gregg Wallace's 'crass' MasterChef remark after clip resurfaces
"The video online is a pretty accurate representation of my recollection of what happened," comedian said.
Jacob Stolworthy, The Independent, 29th November 2024
A Christmas Carol(ish) review
As a crowd-pleasing, energetic and genuinely festive Christmas offering, it's 50 times better than your average panto - if that's not damning with faint praise.
Tim Harding, Chortle, 29th November 2024
Ardal O'Hanlon interview
Ardal O'Hanlon on being 'absolutely at peace with Father Ted', his mixed feelings on meeting the Pope and why stand-up is 'more exhilarating' on the cusp of 60.
David Roy, The Irish News, 29th November 2024The Importance of Being Earnest review
The carnival-like curtain call is as loud and over the top as the rest of the evening. It's all very enjoyable and I wouldn't want to put anyone off seeing it when it screens in cinemas in February. But it is as if Max Webster, faced with his debut at the National, has decided to use every trick in the box and see what works.
Sarah Crompton, What's On Stage, 29th November 2024Review: The Importance of Being Earnest
Ncuti Gatwa is on sublimely mischievous form leading the cast of this anarchically camp rewilding of Wilde.
Andrzej Lukowski, Time Out, 29th November 2024Videos
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TV & radio
1:30pm30 min
Breaking The News
Series 29, Episode 8Des Clarke is joined by guests Sophie Duker, Daliso Chaponda, Val McDermid and Jamie MacDonald.
3:30pm10 min
Big Lizard
Episode 25 - Cosima In ChargeDad has left Cosima in charge for the day. It seems like an excellent opportunity to have a massive party! What could possibly go wrong?
4:40pm10 min
Supertato
Series 3, Episode 11 - Walkie-TalkieThe veggies are playing walkie-talkie hide-and-seek, but Evil Pea steals Carrot's walkie-talkie and uses it to trick the Veggies into getting trapped by the Corn Cobs.
6:30pm30 min
The Naked Week
Episode 1Host Andrew Hunter Murray, Chief Correspondent Amy Hoggart, and The Naked Week team deliver a (consensual) topical news-nude straight to your ears. This week - lobbying, art, soup, and farms.
8pm60 min
Junior Taskmaster
Episode 4 - Overthinking OverthinkingIt's time for heat four, as the brand-new series continues. Mike Wozniak is in his element because he gets to build sandcastles. Rose Matafeo judges what would be of most use in a zombie apocalypse. And this week's fab five - Billy, Emilie, Jamie, Kaif and Kyra - who are all aged between nine and 11, become acquainted with Hollywood royalty.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 68, Episode 8Writer and presenter Victoria Coren Mitchell makes her 20th appearance in the guest host's chair. Presenter and journalist Stacey Dooley and comedian and writer Andy Hamilton complete the panel.
10pm65 min
The Last Leg
Series 31, Episode 6Adam, Josh and Alex are joined by Lorraine Kelly, Nabil Abdulrashid and Susan Wokoma for the Keir Starmer World Cup semi-finals.
10:40pm50 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 32, Episode 9 - Cher, Michael Fassbender, Keira Knightley, Josh Brolin, Jalen NgondaCher reveals the advice given to her by Lucille Ball, Michael Fassbender talks about the real-life spies he met, Keira Knightley says Love Actually still follows her, Josh Brolin talks about his chaotic childhood, and Jalen Ngonda performs live in the studio.
11:30pm30 min
Breaking The News
Series 3, Episode 8Join Des Clarke and guests Sophie Duker, Daliso Chaponda, Val McDermid and Jamie MacDonald as they take a wry look back at the last week of news at home and abroad.
5:30am30 min
My Mate's A Footballer
Series 3, Episode 14 - My Mate's A ComedianPatrick Bamford turns the tables on Joe Wilkinson to ask him about life as a comedian, with Ricky Gervais and Katherine Ryan adding their views on the world of comedy and stand-up.