Press clippings
Cheaters review
This romcom is so convincing it'll worm its way into your heart.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 19th November 2024
Cheaters review
The best thing about this millennial sex comedy is the (short) length .
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 19th November 2024
Bill Bailey: 'Arts and crafts must be on school curriculum as AI threatens jobs'
When you picture a blacksmith, a brawny-looking bloke hammering away at an anvil might spring to mind. The reality, however, is rather different. There has been a resurgence of interest in heritage crafts since lockdown, particularly among young people.
Bill Bailey, Radio Times, 19th November 2024
Christmases gone wrong inspires Love Actually writer's new film
Richard Curtis is returning to the Christmas theme for his latest film That Christmas, but this time around he has moved away from the traditional romcom and taken on his first animated project.
Steven McIntosh, BBC, 19th November 2024
Bill Bailey shares terrifying experience with whooping cough
Bill Bailey says whooping cough left him fighting for breath and scared he wouldn't survive the night.
Amy Packer, The Daily Express, 18th November 2024Greg Davies: "I'm not allowed to ring Noel Fielding's mum!"
Greg Davies continues to make a career out of managing difficult personalities.
Dale Maplethorpe, Far Out, 17th November 2024
The week in TV: Bad Sisters
Yes, the suave horror of John Paul is missed, but over the course of eight episodes there's still much to savour.
Barbara Ellen, The Observer, 17th November 2024
David Mitchell: Pink fishy goo makes bad news palatable
The shortage of taramasalata because of strike action is a cheery irritation amid a sea of gloom.
David Mitchell, The Observer, 17th November 2024
Josh Widdicombe opens up on Strictly rehearsals as he admits 'I thought I'd be terrible'
Josh Widdicombe has sighed up for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special and will take to the dance floor with long-standing pro Karen Hauer.
Monde Mwitumwa, The Mirror, 17th November 2024
Chris McCausland lands his biggest Strictly score yet
Judges awarded Chris McCausland 37 points on tonight's Strictly Come Dancing, his highest score yet on the show.
Chortle, 16th November 2024Jon Kenny death: Father Ted actor dies, aged 66
Kenny, who was one half of the comedy duo D'Unbelievables alongside Pat Shortt, gained notoriety when he starred as Fred Rickwood in Father Ted.
Lydia Spencer-Elliott, The Independent, 16th November 2024
Asim Chaudhry: "Being ignored as a child was a weird blessing"
The actor, 37, talks about his parents' divorce, couples therapy and speaking with Richard Curtis on WhatsApp.
The Guardian, 16th November 2024
Joe Lycett spotted out with newborn and mystery girlfriend
Joe Lycett has been spotted out for a walk with his mystery girlfriend and newborn son for the first time, after his baby news came like a bolt from the blue last month.
Lottie Hulme, The Sun, 16th November 2024
Chris McCausland: 'I'd tell my younger self he's going to sit on the same toilets as his heroes'
The comedian thought that initially trying stand-up was out of his comfort zone, but that was nothing compared to Strictly.
Adrian Lobb, The Big Issue, 16th November 2024
Al Murray: The pub is the one place us Brits do NOT queue
Standing in a line, looking at your phone, waiting your turn - this is not pub behaviour.
Al Murray, The Sun, 15th November 2024
Gino D'Acampo reveals drunk joke on Celebrity Juice cost him £20k in six year struggle
Gino D'Acampo has told how a drunken joke on Celebrity Juice led to a very costly mistake to the tune of £20,000. The TV celebrity chef was jostled into changing his middle name to Sheffield, when he was the team captain. It later cost him a fortune in legal fees because of travel difficulties.
Issy Sampson, The Sun, 15th November 2024
Junior Taskmaster review
The latest offshoot from the ever-expanding Taskmaster empire makes this stupid, capricious and cruel life bearable.
Philip Cunnington, Edinburgh Evening News, 15th November 2024
'It's an honour': Paddy McGuinness completes charity bike ride
Paddy McGuinness has said it was an "honour" to ride 300 miles from Wales to Scotland on a kids' bike in aid of the BBC's Children in Need charity.
BBC, 15th November 2024
Shannon Matthews: The Musical - The Movie review
The use of the word "nonce", a cop drawing a picture of a penis and a bonkers comparison involving Josef Fritzl. And that was just the opening two minutes.
Liam McInerney, Daily Star, 15th November 2024
Paddy McGuinness nears end of cycling challenge
BBC Radio 2 presenter Paddy McGuinness is due to complete his epic Children In Need cycling challenge on Friday, after riding 300 miles on a Chopper bike.
Noor Nanji & Ian Youngs, BBC, 15th November 2024David Walliams: 'Mum discovered me lying lifeless on my bed'
The comedian and author and his mum, Kathleen, on encouraging his flamboyant side, meeting Prince Philip - and his teenage suicide attempt.
Nick Duerden, The Times, 14th November 2024
BBC New Comedy Award 2024 review
Given all the opportunities the BBC can afford, it's no surprise that their New Comedy Award attracts the cream of emerging comedians.
Chortle, 14th November 2024
Bad Sisters series two review
After a near-perfect first run of episodes, this sequel has a lot to live up to.
Gary Ryan, NME, 14th November 2024
Businessman matches Paddy McGuinness ride donations
The charity founded by Scottish businessman and philanthropist Sir Tom Hunter has said it will match the donations made by people to Paddy McGuinness's BBC Children in Need challenge.
BBC, 14th November 2024
Bad Sisters returns, with a whiff of desperation
The age of streaming makes it difficult for hit shows to be one-offs. But this second series offers little enjoyment.
Rachel Cooke, The New Statesman, 13th November 2024
Piff the Magic Dragon's dog sidekick Mr Piffles dies at 16
Piff the Magic Dragon's canine companion Mr Piffles has died just shy of his 17th birthday.
Chortle, 13th November 2024
Bad Sister Series 2 review
Sharon Horgan's follow-up to her stunning revenge comedy is darker - and far less charming for it. The plots are a rambling mess and, despite stellar performances, it all feels morose.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 13th November 2024
Frank Skinner interview
The comedian's latest tour looks back at a storied career, which begun with banter about porn and shagging - but he assures Katie Glass that he's reformed, sober and has never even seen cocaine.
Katie Glass, The Times, 12th November 2024
BBC axes Paddy McGuinness comedy
The BBC have axed a proposed Paddy McGuinness comedy series about his life and divorce, over fears that it would be 'distasteful and insensitive' for his former wife Christine.
Daily Mail, 11th November 2024
"Absolutely spectacular": why Chris McCausland will win Strictly - and save the show
The show's first blind contestant continues to bowl us over with his sharp wit and spine-tingling moves. We're calling it - he's a dead cert for the glitterball.
Michael Hogan, The Guardian, 11th November 2024