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Charlie Vero-Martin interview
I'm a Scottish comedian/actor/writer/coach living in London. I specialise in character comedy and improv and I also love to throw in some puppets where I can.
Phoenix Remix, 27th January 2025
Alan Carr reveals health scare that has left him fearing for his sight
Alan Carr has opened up about a frightening health ordeal that has left him fearing for his sight, revealing that his eyeballs needed draining due to excessive pressure.
Ruth Francis, Daily Mail, 27th January 2025
BBC comedy horror Wreck is quietly axed by bosses after two series
Wreck became a success when it debuted on BBC Three but now the show's creator has confirmed that it has come to an end for good after the Beeb opted not to bring it back for another go-around.
Jake Penkethman, The Sun, 27th January 2025
Stephen Fry casually breaks staggering Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? record
Sir Stephen Fry won £250,000 on the show, emerging as the highest-scoring celebrity since Richard Madeley managed £125,000 in 2022. However, Sir Stephen didn't do so alone, as he had assistance from host Jeremy Clarkson on the big question.
Joel Harley, Metro, 27th January 2025
Why Larry Dean is 'uncomfortable telling people' he's a comic
This is a message for the taxi drivers of the southside of Glasgow: Larry Dean has been having you on. "I find it uncomfortable telling people I'm a comic," says the 35-year-old funnyman.
Paul English, The Herald, 27th January 2025
Demi Adejuyigbe's must-see comedy backflip: "It's kind of Evel Knievel!"
The Good Place writer didn't know there were prizes at the Edinburgh Fringe until his acrobatic debut show earned him a nomination. Now he hopes to spring similar surprises.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 27th January 2025
Meadows Award announced by Summerhall Arts to support artists of colour at Edinburgh Fringe
The arts organisation hopes to boost representation in the arts during the increasingly costly Fringe season.
Kevin Fullerton, The List, 27th January 2025
Bridget Jones was the perfect scrappy heroine - how can Gen Z possibly relate?
Renée Zellweger is back as the big pants-wearing, Silk Cut-inhaling, toy-boy loving Nineties star we all fell in love with - but with Gen Z choosing wellbeing over wine o'clock, how will she go down this time round?
Emily Sheffield, The Independent, 27th January 2025Videos
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Episode 27 - The Day Ammon Overcame Her FearAmmon gets spooked by a tiny insect, but overcomes her fear to rescue Cosima and Big Lizard from the rapids.
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Series 94, Episode 2 - Where they make cheese and milk out of butterfliesSue Perkins challenges Tony Hawks, Ian Smith, Zoe Lyons and Charlotte Ritchie to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include Getting Butterflies, Bottling it, and a Desire for Revenge.