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Whose Line is it Anyway? . . . Live, review
To judge by a consistently inventive, busy and often inspired opening night, this will remain one of the happiest shows in town.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 13th June 2016Sara Pascoe discusses her new show 'Animal'
Sara Pascoe is talking to me about hoovers. Well, specifically, Henry the Hoover and his wife, Hetty. Nope, she's not comparing their cleaning powers or dust-bag capacities. She's discussing their personalities.
Female First, 13th June 2016Dad's Army 2 movie sequel could happen
Dad's Army star Daniel Mays has suggested that a movie sequel could be possible if the script is good enough.
Naomi Gordon, Digital Spy, 13th June 2016Bethany Black interview
Bethany Black tells DIVA about life as a trans lesbian comedian, and what to expect from her new Edinburgh show.
Naomi Rea, Diva Mag, 13th June 2016James Veitch: Dot Con - The Lowry, Salford review
If you're a fan of interactive comedy, you're sure to enjoy James Veitch's Dot Con. A topical, fast-paced and quirky show that is both witty and relatable.
Donna Kelly, The Reviews Hub, 13th June 2016Patsy's best one-liners
To gird our loins for the return of PR's most disruptive trailblazers, we're warming up by a roll call of Patsy's most zinging one-liners.
Caroline Frost, The Huffington Post, 13th June 2016Review: Whose Line Is It Anyway?... Live
At over two hours the show does become a little repetitive towards the end, but it's not the performers or the format that are at fault, just the desire to offer value for money. It's amazing to think that there were no live versions of this in the UK for two decades. The producers must be thinking of all those full houses they missed out on over the years as they count up the takings for this limited run.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th June 2016Review: Upstart Crow, episode 6
I won't go into a lot of detail about tonight's episode except to say that it is one of the best in the series.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th June 201635 life lessons learned from Eddy and Patsy
We look at the life lessons the pair have taught us since they first drunkenly stumbled into our lives back in 1992...
Ash Percival, The Huffington Post, 13th June 2016Bob from Blackadder 2 makes a surprise return
Gabrielle Glaister reprises her role as the cross-dressing Bob in the sixth episode of the Ben Elton-scripted William Shakespeare comedy.
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 13th June 2016Leo Kearse It's not more difficult for female comedians
Inspired by the BBC's attempts to attract more minority candidates to creative roles, Martin Walker set out to attract more right wing comedians to his On the Mic podcast series. UK Pun Champion Leo Kearse, aka the Pun-Man, certainly fits the bill.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 13th June 2016Should I really be asking strangers to fund my comedy?
Amy Howerska on crowdfunding the Fringe.
Amy Howerska, Chortle, 13th June 2016Videos
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8:15am15 min
Counterfeit Cat
Episode 10 - WormholeGark has a wormhole. Max jumps into it and Gark follows. As they float through space he swaps his powers for a bravery module to make Max be brave when he gets back to Earth.
9:25am10 min
11:30am30 min
The Break
Series 1, Episode 3 - Dead Man's DinnerJeff and Andy have won a slap-up dinner for two at Flamford's poshest eaterie - The Royal Albion Hotel.
5:25pm10 min
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 24 - The Golden Gate Bridge, USAIt is a very foggy day, and the Golden Gate Bridge foghorns are missing. Can the Go Jetters help?
6pm10 min
Zig And Zag
Episode 21 - Best BehaviourZig and Zag think they need to learn manners. However, they accidentally enrol themselves on an obedience class for dogs.
6:30pm30 min
Just A Minute
Series 75, Episode 5Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Alexei Sayle and Graham Norton try to avoid hesitation, deviation or repetition as they talk about diverse subjects that include Virginia Wade, Beef Wellington and Physics for Beginners.
10pm60 min
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 4, Episode 3Alan Davies is joined by Lou Sanders; the stars of The IT Crowd, Richard Ayoade and Katherine Parkinson; plus star voice of The Simpsons, Harry Shearer. They discuss dying from embarrassment, strip clubs and the worst places to live.
10pm30 min
An Immigrant's Guide To Britain
Episode 3In this episode, amongst other things, we find out whether telling a stranger that you have an angry rash on your testicles is too much information.
10pm30 min
Upstart Crow
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Quality Of MercyThere's money to be made investing in cargoes from the New World: but while Marlowe invests in tobacco and potato products, Will would rather invest in building a new theatre. When Will's savings go missing he's forced to make a rather unusual bargain with his rival Robert Greene. Meanwhile Kate's frustration with the lack of roles for women leads her to make a rather dramatic intervention.