FYI Page 21
News nuggets, trivia and fun goings-on.
ITVX's G'wed cast announced
Tuesday 7th November 2023
Upcoming ITVX comedy G'wed, focusing on a diverse group of young people in Liverpool, has revealed its full cast ahead of its debut early next year.
Live At The Apollo confirmed for two more series
Tuesday 7th November 2023
BBC Two has ordered Series 19 and Series 20 of Live At The Apollo, to be broadcast in 2024 and 2025.
Paul Whitehouse & Nicola Coughlan join Dodger Christmas special on BBC
Tuesday 7th November 2023
Dodger is returning for its second Christmas special on BBC One, with a nod to King Charles' coronation and a guest cast including Paul Whitehouse, Simon Callow and Nicola Coughlan as Queen Victoria.
Sky Arts to air David Baddiel stand-up trilogy
Monday 6th November 2023
David Baddiel is recording a trilogy of stand-up specials for Sky Arts, with Fame, Not The Musical, [l]My Family: Not The Sitcom[/I] and Trolls Not The Dolls, set to air early next year.
Jim Smith to host festive stand-up special on BBC Scotland
Monday 6th November 2023
Scotland Stands Up - due to be broadcast as part of BBC Scotland's festive celebrations - will feature Jim Smith, Susie McCabe, Jamie MacDonald, Stuart McPherson and Marjolein Robertson.
Big Fat Quiz to return for 2023 and Telly specials
Monday 6th November 2023
Jimmy Carr is set to host The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year for Channel 4 again this December, and also a new spin on the format too, The Big Fat Quiz Of Telly.
Suzi Ruffell and Maisie Adam win award for their football podcast
Sunday 5th November 2023
Big Kick Energy, a podcast hosted by Suzi Ruffell and Maisie Adam, has won a Broadcast Sports Award.
Wil Hodgson stand-up special Barbicidal Tendencies now on YouTube
Sunday 5th November 2023
Go Faster Stripe has published Barbicidal Tendencies, a stand-up special by Wil Hodgson, for free on YouTube.
Eggbox live format to showcase short films and live script readings
Sunday 5th November 2023
Comedian Joz Norris is setting up Eggbox, a new live comedy show format combining short film screenings and live script readings.
Paul Smith is ready for MMA battle against Jake Quickenden
Thursday 2nd November 2023
Stand-up comedian Paul Smith is taking on X Factor singer Jake Quickenden in a MMA fight in Manchester this Saturday dubbed "stage to the cage". He says "The threat of being punched in the face repeatedly is a good motivator to prepare properly".