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Another series of competitive insults, hosted, naturally, by Jimmy Carr. Roast Battle is neither big nor clever, but it is reliably funny, and the bear pit atmosphere is effective: the relieved hugs at the end tell you the comics feel the rush. Tonight: Fern Brady v Ivo Graham, then Chris Ramsey v Tom Rosenthal.
Jack Seale, The Guardian, 1st October 2018Comedy Central orders Roast Battle Series 3
Comedy Central has ordered a third series of Roast Battle, before the second series has even been shown.
British Comedy Guide, 17th September 2018Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan return for Roast Battle Series 2
Roast Battle is to return to Comedy Central for a second series, with Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan (but not Russell Brand). Carr and Ryan have also signed up to a Netflix panel show.
British Comedy Guide, 13th June 2018Celebs on Your Face charity specials paid £3,500
A whistleblower said the fees offered by bosses on the game show are often more than they raise for charity.
Tom Bryant, The Mirror, 6th April 2018Jimmy Carr on couples fighting, crying & breaking up
We all know Your Face Or Mine can get pretty savage. We mean, who wouldn't be offended if their partner found their EX hotter than them?
But as it turns out, couples who appear on the show don't just get offended... they get mad. REAL MAD. They cry. They scream. And they actually break up.
Claire Rowden, Comedy Central, 3rd April 2018Channel 4 developing chat show with Jimmy Carr
Channel 4 is working on a new chat show format to be fronted by Jimmy Carr. The un-titled programme, if made, would see audience members asking the questions.
British Comedy Guide, 8th February 2018Preview - QI: Oddballs
Speaking as QI's official "Advanced Pedant", I also happen to know of at least one thing in this show that is wrong. It seems that Alan is slightly mistaken about the reasons why Pike Dad's Army failed to get into the army.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 2nd February 2018Jimmy Carr's disgust at the President's Club in 2015
Ex-hostess says the TV host was disgusted by the sleazy antics and left as soon as he could after hosting fundraiser in 2015.
Amy Sharpe, The Mirror, 27th January 2018Your Face Or Mine returns to Comedy Central for Series 3
Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan are set to present a third series of Your Face Or Mine, the TV comedy show in which couples must judge their own attractiveness.
British Comedy Guide, 16th January 2018Jimmy Carr on making magic and 'tribal experiences'
Jimmy Carr is one of the most controversial comics out, so it's little surprise our interview involves the publicist having to intervene and Carr laughing in her face.
Siena Yates, The New Zealand Herald, 11th January 2018