Press clippings
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 2024Businessman 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
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
Paddington In Peru records biggest opening weekend in UK for British film since No Time To Die
The lovable bear's latest adventure, which stars Olivia Colman and Antonio Banderas, alongside the regular cast scored highly at the box office despite tepid reviews.
Andrew Pulver, The Guardian, 11th November 2024
Chris McCausland: 'Perception of people with disabilities is antiquated'
Chris McCausland has told the BBC that people's views of disabilities are "antiquated".
Yasmin Rufo, BBC, 11th November 2024
Rhys James live DVD completely sells out
The new live DVD from Mock The Week star Rhys James completely sold out on the day of release within 90 minutes of going on sale. This is rather less impressive however when you learn that there was only one copy available.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th November 2024
Paddy McGuinness: Chris Hoy training pushed me to 'absolute limits'
Paddy McGuinness has said Sir Chris Hoy pushed him to his "absolute limits" when they trained together ahead of his ultra-endurance cycling challenge for BBC Children In Need.
Grace Dean, BBC, 11th November 2024
Jennifer Saunders and Adrian Edmondson caught in Dartmoor planning row
The Grade II listed secluded Devon home of comedians Jennifer Saunders and Adrian Edmondson is currently at the centre of a potential planning row over proposals to make changes to suit their 'current needs and lifestyles'.
Anita Merritt, Devon Live, 10th November 2024
Sophie Willan: 'Right Said Fred have no sense of humour at all'
'People often think I'm a bit of battle axe. There's always an assumption that you must be a difficult battle axe because you're a woman who's got a plan.'
Adam Miller, Metro, 10th November 2024
'People feel terrible. They want to laugh': can comedy make light of Trump 2.0?
A second Donald Trump presidency may be darker than the first, but his victory has unleashed the creative energies of satirists and stand-ups.
Rachael Healy, The Observer, 10th November 2024
Joe Lycett gives update on becoming a dad
Joe Lycett's baby news came like a bolt from the blue last month and now the 36-year-old has shared an update, describing fatherhood as a 'total delight.'
Chloe Thomas, The Sun, 10th November 2024
"I was doing a reverse Samson": comedian Lloyd Griffith on having a hair transplant
For years, Lloyd Griffith had been worried about going bald. Finally, he took the plunge and had a hair transplant. Here, he describes the unexpectedly empowering result of tackling his fears.
Lloyd Griffith, The Guardian, 10th November 2024
Generation Z's Buket Komur 'didn't recognise' famous co-stars
Buket Komur appears in the Channel 4 zombie drama Generation Z, external with Robert Lindsay and Anita Dobson, two of Britain's best-known TV faces. But Komur, a University of East Anglia (UEA) graduate from Hertfordshire, said she grew up watching Turkish TV shows so had not seen them in their famous roles.
Alex Arnold, BBC, 10th November 2024
Inside Josh Widdicombe's home with butcher shop tiles and a £6,000 bath
The comedian's interior designer wife, Rose Hanson, has restored an 1860s house with copper pipes, vintage finds and lots of books.
Katrina Burroughs, The Times, 10th November 2024
Junior Taskmaster review
Crucially, Junior Taskmaster retains the mischievous air of the adult version, and the kids are gobby and spiky - no one looks as if they're going to burst into tears, except perhaps Wozniak. It should probably air around teatime rather than its present 8pm slot, but it works.
Barbara Ellen, The Observer, 10th November 2024
Strictly's Chris McCausland praised for 'poignant' dance imitating blindness
Strictly Come Dancing contestant Chris McCausland has been praised for performing a dance imitating his experience with blindness.
Aoife Walsh, BBC, 10th November 2024
Mrs Brown's Boys star Gary Hollywood welcomes second child
Mrs Brown's Boys star Gary Hollywood has become a father once again.
Fay Leyfield, The Sun, 9th November 2024
Joe Lycett issues update on fatherhood after 'crying wolf' as baby continues to spark 'prank' theories
Joe Lycett has issued an update on fatherhood as he admitted to 'crying wolf' on more than one occasion.
Laura Parkin, Daily Mail, 9th November 2024
Kelsey Grammer shares idea for Frasier and Only Fools And Horses crossover
Only Fools star Nicholas Lyndhurst currently stars alongside Grammer in the revival series.
Louis Chilton, The Independent, 9th November 2024
Phil Wang looks back: "Being the only East Asian person on the bill, there was a real thrill in defying people's expectations"
The stand-up comedian on growing up in Borneo and Bath, living like Batman at Cambridge, and his lifelong fascination with wrestling.
Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 9th November 2024
Details of Janey Godley's 'final tour' released after week of 'love and kindness'
Posting on the stand-up's X account, her daughter Ashley Storrie shared details of a two-day "final tour" of the cities Godley loved.
Keiran Fleming, STV, 9th November 2024
Jack Dee: 'After the third time someone's late, we can't be friends any more'
The comedian on not opening his mail, clipping his toenails in the bath, and why lying is funny.
Rosanna Greenstreet, The Guardian, 9th November 2024The rude, raucous return of one of TV's funniest romances
From extremely awkward sex scenes to addictive 10-minute episodes that have left fans accosting the stars in the street, Cheaters is a romcom like no other. As Series 2 looms, the cast talk about nudity, orgasm faces and Prince Harry.
Michael Hogan, The Guardian, 8th November 2024
Junior Taskmaster review
Great fun - so long as you like children.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 8th November 2024
Junior Taskmaster review
Junior Taskmaster is just as crackers as the original.
Emily Baker, i Newspaper, 8th November 2024
Junior Taskmaster review
They've messed with perfection ... and it's a triumph.
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 8th November 2024