FYI Page 41
News nuggets, trivia and fun goings-on.
Bethany Black, Rob Kemp and Wil Hodgson recording stand-up specials
Saturday 11th March 2023
Go Faster Stripe are recording a clutch of stand-up specials over the next month, including shows from Bethany Black, Rob Kemp, Wil Hodgson, Stephen Carlin, Joe Wells and Steve Hall.
Fighting Talk not broadcast in support of Gary Lineker
Saturday 11th March 2023
BBC Radio 5 Live's sports-based panel game Fighting Talk was not aired today, seemingly in support of Gary Lineker following his suspension from Match Of The Day.
Fern Brady & Jamali Maddix get their freak on for Stitch Head movie
Friday 10th March 2023
Fern Brady and Jamali Maddix are making their film debuts voicing characters in the animated movie Stitch Head. The cast also features Rob Brydon, Alison Steadman, Asa Butterfield, Joel Fry and Relativity's Tia Bannon.
Smack The Pony is NOT returning
Thursday 9th March 2023
Fiona Allen has told British Comedy Guide that contrary to a newspaper report, Smack The Pony is not returning to television.
Armando Iannucci embraces his Daredevil side with new Marvel comic
Thursday 9th March 2023
Armando Iannucci is writing a graphic novel for Marvel about blind crimefighter Daredevil and forging ahead with a US television show about the trials and tribulations of making a superhero film.
Henpocalypse! cast revealed
Thursday 9th March 2023
Elizabeth Berrington, Lucie Shorthouse, Callie Cooke, Lauren O'Rourke, Kate O'Flynn and Ben McGregor will star in BBC comedy Henpocalypse!, and Danny Dyer has been announced as a guest star.
Suzy Eddie Izzard joins Netflix's Kaos
Wednesday 8th March 2023
Suzy Eddie Izzard has joined the cast of Kaos, Netflix's upcoming dark fantasy drama about gender politics and power.
Harry Hill, Rose Matafeo and Lolly Adefope to appear with Yard Act
Wednesday 8th March 2023
Harry Hill, Rose Matafeo, Lolly Adefope and Nish Kumar are amongst a number of comedians announced to open for post-punk band Yard Act later this year.
Peep Show? Never seen it says Matt King
Wednesday 8th March 2023
Peep Show star Matt King has revealed that he's never watched Peep Show, despite starring in 36 episodes of the Channel 4 sitcom.
Eddie Izzard to change name to Suzy
Wednesday 8th March 2023
Eddie Izzard has revealed she will soon change her name to Suzy Eddie Izzard.