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Jonathan Ross lands new paranormal show
Filming for the show, which is called Jonathan Ross: Haunted Homecoming has wrapped and the star has shot scenes in eerie Epping Forest in the guise of the night.
The Sun, 5th December 2024
Harriet Kemsley review
Her recent separation and being a single mum provide much of the material and while the subjects could be depressing, Harriet's energetic delivery ensure she wrings the laughter from her lighter outlook.
Jill Theobald, Rotherham Advertiser, 5th December 2024
Olga Koch review
It's far from relatable, but her show about growing up in a world of yachts and private jets packs a punch.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 5th December 2024
James Acaster interview
"I had a meltdown on Bake Off - I'd never handle Strictly."
Gareth McLean, Radio Times, 5th December 2024
Stewart Lee teams up with The Primevals
Stewart Lee has commissioned Glasgow's garage punk veterans The Primevals to write a suitably haunting song for his new touring stand-up show Stewart Lee Vs The Man Wulf, which opened in London this week.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th December 2024
Ashley Frieze and his new artificial intelligence music album...
Ashley is a musical stand-up comedian. He says, "I've been around for about 22 years doing mainly live comedy club stuff." But now he has released a new music album - Oh No! It's a Monkey Paw Christmas - co-created with AI.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 5th December 2024
'Comedy through the looking glass': In praise of The Glang Show
I've seen most forms of UK comedy, but Glang is unique as it pushes the responsibility for laughter creation away from the stage and performer out into the audience.
Ben Heal, Chortle, 5th December 2024Get Away review
A scattershot riff on Midsommar, Get Away is decidedly mid.
Natalia Keogan, The AV Club, 5th December 2024Get Away review
Nick Frost's deliciously dark return to comedy horror pushes the limits.
Ben Gibbons, Screen Rant, 5th December 2024Podcasts
TV & radio
11am45 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 31, Episode 4 - The Science Of Baby MakingProf. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Professor Joyce Harper, Dr Ben Steventon and comedian Sara Pascoe, and go back to basics to consider our cellular beginnings in the science of embryology.
6:30pm30 min
Unspeakable
Episode 6Phil Wang and Susie Dent challenge guests to invent new words to help create the new ultimate Unspeakable dictionary. With guests Lucy Beaumont, Stephen Fry and Sunil Patel.
9pm30 min
Smoggie Queens
Episode 3 - A Smoggie FeudEveryone boards the Teesside Princess for Mam's Titanic-themed drag brunch. However, the event hits a proverbial iceberg when Mam is faced with an unwelcome blast from her past.
9:30pm30 min
Smoggie Queens
Episode 4 - A Smoggie MurderDickie concocts 'an absolutely amazing' murder mystery evening, full of twists and turns. Solving the murder should be easy - providing he can keep it all on track.
10pm30 min
Only Child
Episode 3 - Team PritchardConcerned that Ken is spending too much time on his own, Richard offers to take him to the local golf club, unaware that he's about to play a much bigger part in integrating his dad back into the community than he'd originally intended.
1am60 min
I Can't Get Over 2024
A look back at 2024 with comedy writers Gareth Gwynn and Esyllt Sears.