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Nina Conti: Whose Face Is It Anyway? review
The ventriloquist-comedian's improvised hour-long outing is skilful and fabulously entertaining.
Thomas H Green, The Arts Desk, 10th February 2025
Big Boys creator Jack Rooke interview
A lot of comedy writers talk to me through gritted teeth.
Will Richards, Rolling Stone, 10th February 2025
Peter Kay meltdown: Audience members leave 'chaotic' show
Peter Kay had two hecklers chucked out of his Manchester homecoming gig on Saturday night with one audience member who left early telling MailOnline he was 'nasty and bitter' and 'his performance was poor'.
Daily Mail, 10th February 2025
Big Boys Series 3 review
Big Boys returns for its final series on Channel 4, offering warmth, laughter, and charm.
Abha Shah, Evening Standard, 10th February 2025
You're not ready for the final episode of Big Boys
This is the kind of episode TV was made for, the kind you want to sit around and analyse with your friends after watching.
David Opie, Digital Spy, 10th February 2025
David Mitchell reflects on unbelievable fan response to Ludwig
"You always hope things will go that well, but no, I've never done a thing that has resonated with an audience so quickly."
George Lewis, Digital Spy, 10th February 2025
Good Omens Series 3 first look
Filming for Good Omens Series 3 is well under way and thanks to one fan heading to one of the filming locations, we finally have a first look at David Tennant's Crowley.
Katelyn Mensah, Radio Times, 10th February 2025
Eric Rushton: Real One review
More narrative focused and with a clearer story arc than his other most recent shows, Real One would still benefit from a punchier account of the school tale, which unfolds a little gently as he segues between his schoolboy and teacher lives.
Jay Richardson, The Reviews Hub, 10th February 2025
Jason Manford at the Palladium review
Jason Manford delivers a consistently funny set and reveals a peek behind the effort that goes into his effortless observational style.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 10th February 2025
Funboys review
Funboys is made by Simon Mayhew-Archer, formerly the producer of This Country. And he hasn't deviated much from his winning format, basing the BBC's new comedy around directionless, immature young people in a forgotten small town, socially awkward except when sharing in-jokes with each other... and all shot in mockumentary style.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 10th February 2025
Tamar Broadbent: Why comedians could learn a lot from babies
They're adoring of their audience, unselfconsciously silly and totally authentic with their comedic timing.
Tamar Broadbent, Chortle, 10th February 2025Videos
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11:45am15 min
Sunil Patel: An Idiot's Guide To Bagging An Heiress
Episode 1 - How To Be A True GentlemanSunil meets with a premium dating agency, learns how to conduct himself on a date with an etiquette coach and goes on a megadate.
3:30pm5 min
Big Lizard
Episode 37 - Cosmic GrooveDad's favourite record won't play anymore, so Cosima and Big Lizard secretly plan to learn the song and surprise him. However, they have trouble recruiting a drummer.
6pm30 min
So Awkward Academy
Series 2, Episode 1 - Dirty Country DancingCan underdog Cranmede take on the mighty reigning champions Gorsforth at the Interschool Country Dance Championships? And can Tam overcome her dance demons in time?
6:30pm30 min
Just A Minute
Series 94, Episode 4 - Does The Second Turning Of The Tide Amount To Repetition?Sue Perkins challenges Tony Hawks, Ian Smith, Zoe Lyons and Charlotte Ritchie to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include Preferred Socks, Hayfever, and Getting It Started On The Dancefloor.
9pm60 min
At Home With Katherine Ryan
Series 2, Episode 1 - How To Be A Good WifeA reluctant Bobby agrees to see marriage coach Adeaze Chiwoko, but the tables are turned on Katherine when a series of problems are discovered with her behaviour!
9pm45 min
Boarders
Series 2, Episode 3Toby and Jaheim race to London on a mission - will they miss Carol's showcase? She needs it to be perfect, but Leah plans to sabotage the event. Will she succeed?
9:50pm45 min
Boarders
Series 2, Episode 4Jaheim wants to impress the school board, but Gus thinks it's a bad idea. Femi's uncle tries to take him to Nigeria, while Florence's party is a hotbed of secrets for Omar.
10pm30 min
QI
Series V, Highlights Special - QI VG: Part IA selection of the best moments from the V series, hosted by Sandi Toksvig with Alan Davies and their guests.