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Wallace & Gromit co-creator is sure there will be another film
One of the animators behind Wallace & Gromit is sure there will be another film "because it's so fun to bring those characters to the world".
Joe Sims, BBC, 20th February 2025
Viz has picked the wrong side in the culture war
Why has this once gloriously un-PC comic embraced the safe space of Bluesky?
Robert Jessel, Spiked, 20th February 2025
Kate-Lois Elliott calls for comedy to be treated like theatre
Stand-up is an art form, so deserves to be funded.
Kate-Lois Elliott, Chortle, 20th February 2025
Jordan Brookes: Fontanelle review
As Brookes keeps emphasising, it's a show that may not be for everyone. But then maybe that should be engraved on his tombstone. His work never is.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th February 2025
Bridget Jones 4 is the most moving romcom of modern times
Word back from the cinemas is united - and sniffly: Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy is leaving audiences in surprising puddles. Our writers reveal the moment that made then sob loudest, and why.
Barbara Speed, Catherine Shoard, Lucy Knight, Hollie Richardson, Emmy Griffiths, Anne Billson, Samuel James, Kira Cochrane, Gwilym Mumford and Laura Snapes, The Guardian, 20th February 2025
Mark Steel: "I did the worst two things - have a fling and get cancer"
The stand-up talks about dating during radiotherapy, tracking down his biological father - and how cancer saved his relationship with Shappi Khorsandi.
Helen Rumbelow, The Times, 20th February 2025
'Comedy on prescription' trials under way to see if stand-up can be an anti-depressants alternative
The project has the support of Labour MP Dr Simon Opher, who has previously warned of "the pandemic of over-prescription".
Sky News, 20th February 2025
Picnic On Craggy Island by Lissa Evans review
Although infuriating at times in its lack of depth or detail, the book does at least capture the singular, loveable madness that makes Father Ted so revered.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 20th February 2025
Londonist asks someone random questions: Jazz Emu
This time it's cooler than cool music comedy legend Jazz Emu, who's touring his show Knight Fever.
Londonist, 20th February 2025
The Parent Agency review - David Baddiel's derivative musical goes for the obvious jokes
A disgruntled child enters a parallel universe where he can select new parents. It has a spirited cast, but the songs are simplistic, stompy and uninspired.
Arifa Akbar, The Guardian, 20th February 2025
Catherine Tate's rarely seen lookalike daughter Erin has inherited her comedy talents
Catherine Tate is known to millions for her hilarious comedy talents, having travelled the universe as The Doctor's companion and fronted her own sketch show. But it seems the beloved star has passed on her performing skills to her daughter Erin, 22, with the budding social media star showing off her own performing skills in a string of TikTok clips.
Daily Mail, 20th February 2025Podcasts
TV & radio
11am45 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 32, Episode 1 - Journey To The Centre Of The EarthProf. Brian Cox and Robin Ince slice deep into the lesser explored world beneath us. To join them on the journey from the crust to the core they are joined by seismologist Ana Ferreira, geologist Chris Jackson and comedian Phil Wang.
3:30pm10 min
Big Lizard
Episode 45 - Prank Day!Dad and Cosima both think they're the best at pranking. Their prank war quickly spirals out of control, until Big Lizard finally reveals Proxima's real pranking champion!
6:30pm30 min
Kiri's Comedy Club
Series 4, Episode 6 - Side HustlesKiri Pritchard-McLean chats to comedians Cerys Bradley and Sikisa about their day jobs as a maths teacher and an immigration lawyer.
6:30pm30 min
POV
Episode 4 - It's All Over For EarthA sketch show from the internet's best comedy creators, with the best stag do ever, drinks you can't order at a wake, a trip around a money-sterry, and why it's all over for Earth.
9pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 19, Episode 7Everton manager Sean Dyche joins the panel alongside comedian Alan Carr and Toffees superfan Tony Bellew, who makes a Tom Cruise inspired entrance into the studio. There's a half time goalkeeper challenge at Goodison Park, Sean takes over the show for Gaffer's Round, and Micah is forced to take part in a very special forfeit.
10pm30 min
The Chief
Episode 1 - RehabilitationThe Chief embraces a new government scheme that offers ex-offenders a job in the police force. As the initiative gains momentum, Miekelson quickly finds himself extending second chances all round.
10:05pm30 min
G'wed
Series 2, Episode 3 - ScousechellaThe countdown for a legendary party called Scousechella is on, but Christopher is struggling with the anniversary of his mother's passing away.
10:30pm15 min
Eamon, Older Brother Of Jesus
Episode 4Still living with his parents and a perfect younger brother: wedding bells for Eamon?