FYI Page 26
News nuggets, trivia and fun goings-on.
I Talk Telly Awards 2023 nominations announced
Saturday 11th November 2023
Black Ops, Changing Ends, Dreaming Whilst Black, Extraordinary, Juice, The Power Of Parker, Ruby Speaking and Significant Other are amongst the nominees in the I Talk Telly Awards 2023. Voting is now open.
Ivo Graham opens up about the impact of his mum's multiple sclerosis
Friday 10th November 2023
As he prepares to host a charity gig for the MS Society, Ivo Graham has spoken about the impact of his mum's multiple sclerosis.
Avoidance Series 2 begins filming with Aisling Bea and Matthew Lewis
Wednesday 8th November 2023
Aisling Bea, Colin Hoult and Matthew Lewis are amongst the new cast joining Avoidance as filming begins on the second series of Romesh Ranganathan's sitcom.
Rosie Jones announces tour filming and major extension
Tuesday 7th November 2023
A major extension has been announced for Rosie Jones's first nation-wide tour, Triple Threat. The show will also be recorded for later release.
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.