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TV

Jimmy Carr game show I Literally Just Told You returns to Channel 4

Thursday 25th May 2023

Jimmy Carr's Channel 4 game show I Literally Just Told You, in which contestants answer questions written live as the episode is being filmed, is returning for an expanded third series.

Drifters. Meg (Jessica Knappett). Copyright: Zodiak Media Company

TV

Jessica Knappett was almost in Almost Royal

Tuesday 23rd May 2023

Jessica Knappett was cast in the E4 mockumentary Almost Royal alongside Ed Gamble but had to pull out because of Drifters her replacement Amy Hoggart has revealed.

Film

Seann Walsh stars as rogue angel in comedy film The Bystanders

Tuesday 23rd May 2023

Seann Walsh's feature film debut, The Bystanders, is to receive its UK premiere next month. The dark comedy about rogue guardian angels co-stars Scott Haran and also features comedians Nick Helm, Marek Larwood, Lauren Douglin and David Schaal.

Radio

Jon Long's Carbon Lifeforms returns to Radio 4 for two specials

Tuesday 23rd May 2023

Jon Long's environmental comedy Carbon Lifeforms is returning to Radio 4 for two specials, following a successful pilot last year. The first special records in London next month, while the second will air at Christmas.