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Al Murray to narrate Vanity Fair on Radio 4
Radio 4 has announced that Al Murray will star in its new adaptation of Vanity Fair. He will play his real-life great-great-great grandfather, William Makepeace Thackeray.
British Comedy Guide, 19th March 2019The former Pub Landlord returns, out of character, with another run of his good-natured and gently watchable quiz. The teams are seasoned quizzers intent on winning - Phill Jupitus and Kerry Godliman are the captains attempting to bring a touch of levity to proceedings.
Phil Harrison, The Guardian, 7th March 2019Al Murray: People offended have no sense of humour
Al Murray thinks people who get "offended by a joke" have no sense of humour, as he believes they use the term an excuse for anything they don't find funny.
Female First, 25th February 2019Island Of Dreams preview
The Windsors creators Bert Tyler-Moore and George Jeffrie have not strayed too far from what they know with the latest BBC Two comedy pilot, with heightened versions of celebrities, rather than Royals, inhabiting Island Of Dreams.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd January 2019TV review: Island of Dreams, BBC2
Probably the best joke is the one about Virgin Trains being rubbish. Nice running gag. Or, given that the programme quips that the trains are a bit shit, maybe that should be non-running.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd January 2019Island of Dreams review: Richard Branson an easy target
Richard Branson makes an easy target in scurrilous sitcom.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 3rd January 2019Al Murray shares his unmissable TV picks for Christmas
Christmas telly is repeats and it's OK because the last thing you want on Christmas Day is to spend it with anyone new - so tuck into my festive guide.
Al Murray, The Sun, 9th December 2018Cast revealed for Richard Branson comedy Island Of Dreams
Harry Enfield, Samantha Spiro, Morgana Robinson and Al Murray are amongst the stars for BBC Two comedy pilot Island Of Dreams.
British Comedy Guide, 8th December 20182019 Glasgow Comedy Festival announces first names
GICF will present the pick of Scotland's home grown talent, including Jerry Sadowitz, Janey Godley and Larry Dean; alongside celebrated comedians from further afield, with Julian Clary, Reginald D Hunter, Rich Hall, Al Murray, Foil, Arms & Hogg, and Tiff Stevenson all set to appear.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd December 2018Al Murray to host pub quiz show on Quest
Al Murray is to host Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz, a new series for TV channel Quest. A total of 21 hour-long episodes are being made.
British Comedy Guide, 7th November 2018