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Jonathan Ross in excruciating Jo Konta interview
An audience member said: "Jonathan handled things very well but Johanna seemed really frosty. It wasn't very comfortable to watch at all".
Tom Bryant, The Mirror, 19th February 2016Taylor Lautner is still struggling with British humour
The American hunk can't quite wrap his head around British sarcasm but insists he loves it anyway.
Carl Greenwood, The Mirror, 19th February 2016My Parents Are Aliens stars then and now
What have they all been up to in the last 10 years?
Rebecca Pocklington, The Mirror, 19th February 2016Meet Laurence Owen
According to prophecy, Laurence Owen will one day become a millionaire.
Ben Venables, Londonist, 19th February 2016Neil Morrissey on MBB reunion: 'It's a pipe dream'
Neil Morrissey doesn't expect a full reunion of Men Behaving Badly to happen any time soon, though he'd love to team up with Martin Clunes, Caroline Quentin and Leslie Ash if the situation arose.
Tom Eames, Digital Spy, 19th February 2016Milton Jones interview
Milton Jones talks about where his act is headed next, homelessness and being an openly Christian comic.
David Ellis, Evening Standard, 19th February 2016Alan Carr's manager attacked
Alan Carr's manager was seriously assaulted outside a late-night McDonald's restaurant after trying to stop fans taking photos of the star. Elliott Andrews was attacked in Liverpool after getting wound up about people trying to get mobile phone snaps of the Chatty Man presenter.
Liverpool Echo, 19th February 2016Stephen Fry's quite interesting moments
Stephen Fry has adopted many personas in his 13 years as ringmaster of Britain's most learned panel show QI. There's the stern schoolmaster. The raffish don. The avuncular uncle. The refined eccentric. And now, the departing national treasure. As these highlights from his years on the show indicate, new host Sandi Toksvig has big shoes to fill.
Phil Harrison, The Telegraph, 19th February 2016How to write the shortest joke in the world
The one-liner is a comedy staple, but how about a one-worder?
James Gingell, The Guardian, 19th February 2016Stephen Fry's last QI marks the end of an era
Stephen Fry has embodied the BBC2 panel show for 13 years, but this is the right time to let Sandi Toksvig take charge.
Huw Fullerton, Radio Times, 19th February 2016Romina Puma: Are disabled people's sex lives ignored?
Sex and disability was once regarded as a taboo subject, but is now being spoken of more often. Comedian Romina Puma, who has muscular dystrophy, says disabled people's right to sex should not be ignored.
Romina Puma and Jean Mackenzie, BBC News, 19th February 2016Newcastle entertainer Brendan Healy has died
Geordie entertainer Brendan Healy has died after a long battle with cancer.
Gordon Barr, Newcastle Chronicle, 19th February 2016Stephen Fry, from A to Z
As Stephen Fry bids farewell to QI, Mark Lawson uncovers 26 quite interesting facts about the beloved actor and presenter.
Mark Lawson, Radio Times, 19th February 2016Brendon Burns: How to review a comedy show
Brendon Burns wants critics to show some humility.
Brendon Burns, Chortle, 19th February 2016Silver Stand-Up 2016 review
This year's final had more of a talent night feel, with many of the over-55s seeming like they were 'giving it a go' rather than looking to make a career of it.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 19th February 2016Nick Revell: Feminist Porno Jihadi review
Nick Revell is definitely on the broadsheet end of the comedy spectrum. His impassioned arguments are long and deep and littered with references to French renaissance satirists and 4th Century theologians.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 19th February 2016This week's new live comedy
Previews of Russell Kane, Sarah Kendall and Ed Aczel.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 19th February 2016Scot comics pick favourite Glasgow Comedy Festival show
Featuring Jay Lafferty, Chris Forbes, Phil Kay, Fern Brady and more.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 19th February 2016Review: Tim Fitzhigham: The Gambler
Some of the material here is duplicated from the radio show, but Fitzhigham has an energetic and compelling presence that gives it new life and some short films of the tasks are equally entertaining.
Jo Beggs, The Reviews Hub, 19th February 2016Review: Chris Ramsey at the Leicester Comedy Festival
By the end of the set, however, it'd take a misanthropist not to have developed a soft spot for our host.
Glenn Murphy, Leicester Mercury, 19th February 2016Dad's Army review
A great cast brings this classic to life.
Ben Felsenburg, The Lady, 19th February 2016Videos
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 21 - From Duck To DawnThis episode sees the return of the villainous vegetarian vampire Count Duckula, who is determined to take over the world with a chorus-line of formidable dancing vegetables...
4:30pm30 min
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 3, Episode 6Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Alfie and Sofina, and special guests Lauren Layfield, Joe Swash, Dan Wright and James Acaster.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 89, Episode 7With panellists Danny Finkelstein, Holly Walsh, Vicki Pepperdine and Mark Steel.
10pm30 min
QI
Series M, Episode 16 - MisconceptionsWith Chris Addison, Sara Cox, Sue Perkins, and joining them and Alan Davies for one last time, Stephen Fry in his farewell appearance as host.
10pm60 min
The Last Leg
Series 7, Episode 2More of The Last Leg with Adam, Josh and Alex. This week Catherine Tate joins the team in front of a live studio audience.
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The Graham Norton Show
Series 18, Highlights Special - Series 18 HighlightsA look back at the best bits from the last 19 episodes, which featured guests including Matt Damon, Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hiddleston, Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Colin Farrell, Daniel Craig, Dame Maggie Smith, Bradley Cooper, Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, 50 Cent, Tom Hanks, Johnny Depp, Benedict Cumberbatch, Chris Hemsworth, Tina Fey, David Beckham, Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Jennifer Lawrence and Eddie Redmayne.