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It is a mystery why Alexander Armstrong has not been hired as permanent chair of the spontaneous satirical news quiz - it feels made for his wry timing. In the first of a new run, the comedian, gameshow host and would-be opera singer resumes the role of guest referee, attempting to control captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, plus BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty and comedian-actor Josh Widdicombe. Hislop is already licking his chops at the prospect of lampooning a shambolic few weeks in British politics.
Mike Bradley, The Guardian, 5th October 2018Armstrong & Miller reunite to host ITV comedy and magic special
Sketch duo Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller are to reunite to host We Are Most Amused And Amazed, an ITV show to celebrate the 70th birthday of Prince Charles.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd October 2018The Imitation Game review
This could have so easily been car crash telly, but in fact overall it wasn't too bad an effort.
Andy Lloyd, Telly Binge, 6th September 2018The Imitation Game interviews
Viewers can expect plenty of laughs on Sunday nights with ITV's new panel show, The Imitation Game. Here, top mimics Debra Stephenson and Rory Bremner, and host Alexander Armstrong tell us more...
What's On TV, 31st August 2018Gold orders Dad's Army documentary series
Gold has commissioned a four-part documentary series hosted by Alexander Armstrong, looking at Dad's Army and its enduring legacy in its 50th anniversary year.
British Comedy Guide, 31st July 2018Scot Squad creator up in arms over BBC's Pointless
Scot Squad creator Joe Hullait has slammed BBC Pointless producers after an awkward appearance on the game show by one of Scotland's top comedy stars.
An episode of the hit TV quiz featuring Scot Squad actor Chris Forbes and his fiancée Eleanor was broadcast yesterday. But viewers north of the border (Joe included) were left stunned by the fact host Alexander Armstrong had no idea who Chris was, despite the fact he is a well-known face on the same network he works for, albeit north of the border.
Magdalene Dalziel, Glasgow Live, 27th January 2018Alexander Armstrong on Christmas
He tells us what makes his perfect Christmas...
Alexander Armstrong, The Big Issue, 11th December 2017Alexander Armstrong interview
The actor and comedian on why his children take priority over his career, and being preachy about them watching too much TV.
Nick McGrath, The Guardian, 8th December 2017ITV axes Don't Ask Me Ask Britain
Don't Ask Me Ask Britain, ITV's interactive live-broadcast comedy game show, will not return for a second series.
British Comedy Guide, 24th November 2017ITV orders impressions series The Imitation Game
ITV has ordered a series of The Imitation Game, a new comedy show based around impressions. Alexander Armstrong hosts.
British Comedy Guide, 19th October 2017