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Robbie Williams drops Alan Carr from song
Robbie Williams dropped his friend Alan Carr from his comeback single. The 42-year-old singer had asked his presenter pal to record a line on 'Heavy Entertainment Show' - the lead single from his upcoming album of the same name - but decided at the last minute to replace him with a female vocalist instead.
Female First, 29th September 2016Josh Widdicombe among contestants for Crystal Maze
Alongside footballer Rio Ferdinand and Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan will be Paralympics champion Jonnie Peacock, TV and radio host Sara Cox and comedian Josh Widdicombe. Stephen Merchant hosts.
Duncan Lindsay, Metro, 29th September 2016Simon Evans: In The Money - The Lowry, Salford review
Evans has a very dry satirical wit which comes across well in the more intimate setting of a mid-sized theatre.
Helen Jones, The Reviews Hub, 29th September 2016Fringe Whistleblower survey results / the future
We received 35 responses to our working conditions survey. 9 were performers or show workers, 1 was a journalist, and the rest were venue staff (technicians, front of house, flyerers, and so on). These numbers are not high enough to be statistically significant, of course, but they are a starting point and a guide to further research.
Fringe Whistleblower, 29th September 2016Review: Funny Women Awards Final 2016, Koko
If we wanted to get all political about it Funny Women shouldn't exist. Comedians are comedians, why should gender even enter into it? But it does and the Funny Women organisation is clearly tapping into something. This year's final was staged at a bigger venue than usual and it was absolutely packed. For the first time in as long as I can remember I had to review a gig perched on a step at the back of a room.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th September 2016Jim Davidson to play Comedy Store
Jim Davidson is to play the Comedy Store. The veteran comic is part of a benefit gig organised by John Moloney in aid of ADSCAF - The Abandoned And Destitute Children's Appeal Fund. Also on the bill on November 7 are Joe Pasquale, Pierre Hollins, Eddy Brimson, Geoff Norcott and Moloney himself.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th September 2016Funny Women final 2016 review
It's probably the glitziest of all the new act finals, taking place beneath Europe's biggest glitterball in Koko nightclub and in front of an equally sparkly backdrop proclaiming: 'Laughter is the best cosmetic' (what, even ahead of sponsors Benefit?). There's a glossy 20-page brochure and a goodie bag of make-up for all who attend, too.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th September 2016Banned Harry Hill gag shows shift in attitudes
Ofcom has censured an old episode of TV Burp, eight years after deeming its skit about a transgender man acceptable. It signals a sea change in how trans issues are treated on the small screen and beyond.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 29th September 2016Comedy review: Miles Jupp at the Royal, Northampton
The stand-up's gentle charm carries us with him, but there are not many big laughs. He needs a way to make his disengagement more muscular.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 29th September 2016Interview: Peter Serafinowicz on Sassy Trump
One of Peter Serafinowicz's most recent comedy projects, a YouTube series called Sassy Trump, takes the Republican nominee's words and redubs them in a sassy voice that synchronises seamlessly with the man's curiously effete mannerisms, his dainty, regal pointing gestures and scathing, catty insults.
Steve Hogarty, City AM, 29th September 2016Tory MP's ​complaint about Russell Howard rejected
A rightwing Tory MP's complaint about a Russell Howard comedy show in which he was described as a "windbag" and "toad-faced hypocrite" in Commons debates has been rejected by the BBC Trust.
Mark Sweney, The Guardian, 29th September 2016Mrs Brown's Boys scam exposed
Police in Birmingham are investigating after theatregoers were conned into buying tickets for a non-existent performance of Mrs Brown's Boys.
David Hutchison, The Stage, 29th September 2016Red Dwarf XI episode 2 review
The second episode of the long-running sci-fi sitcom's latest season doesn't quite live up to its premise.
Sophie Davies, Cult Box, 29th September 2016Alan Carr to marry long-time boyfriend Paul Drayton
Alan Carr is engaged to marry his long-term actor boyfriend - and best friend Adele is going to be the bridesmaid.
The Sun, 29th September 2016Red Dwarf XI: episode 2 - Samsara review
The latest episode of the sci-fi sitcom is a treat for fans of the original series, as well as dealing with what appears to be a major development in Series XI - the increasing prominence of The Cat (Danny John-Jules) as a major character.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 29th September 2016Interview with Harriet Braine
Harriet Braine interview.
Comedy Blogedy, 29th September 2016Interview with Jon Long
Jon Long interview.
Comedy Blogedy, 29th September 2016Interview with Four Femmes on the Thames
Four Femmes on the Thames interview.
Comedy Blogedy, 29th September 2016Andy Hamilton interview
Looking a little like Britain's answer to America's Danny De Vito, this bearded, award-winning comedian and writer's last tour of Change Management proved so popular he's bringing it back on the road this autumn.
Graham Chalmers, Harrogate Advertiser, 29th September 2016Josie Long interview
Josie Long explains why she's making a show about optimism after Brexit and a break-up.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 29th September 2016Videos
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Josh
Series 2, Episode 2 - Share & Share AlikeJosh, Owen and Kate head to the local curry house and bump into some old acquaintances from university. As the night progresses, rumour and intrigue come to the fore and the trio discover that some secrets are best left unrevealed.
4:30pm30 min
So Awkward
Series 2, Episode 6 - Girls & BoysJas decides Lily should disguise herself as a boy in order to get closer to Matt and find out his true feelings towards her.
5:35pm15 min
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 38 - Caernarfon Castle, WalesHow will the Go Jetters retrieve Xuli's treasured 'Academy Ace' flying trophy from Caernarfon Castle?
6:30pm30 min
It's Not What You Know
Series 4, Episode 1Joe Lycett discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest. With Holly Walsh, Tim Lovejoy and Nish Kumar.
9pm30 min
Red Dwarf
Series XI, Episode 2 - SamsaraWhen the Dwarfers investigate a crashed ship at the bottom of an ocean moon, Lister and Cat become trapped together and Lister's nightmare begins. Meantime Rimmer and Kryten discover the ship is controlled by a dark force.
9pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 11, Episode 2James Corden, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp are joined by John McEnroe, Jimmy Carr and Alesha Dixon in the sports-based quiz show.
9pm60 min
John Bishop In Conversation With...
Series 1, Episode 5 - Kirsty YoungJohn Bishop's guest in this edition is Kirsty Young, who gives a revealing interview about her career and personal life.
10pm50 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 16, Episode 4Keith Lemon hosts the outrageous comedy panel show. This week's guests are Cold Feet's John Thomson, Made In Chelsea's Ollie Locke; Strictly star and model Daisy Lowe and comedian Johnny Vegas.
10:30pm30 min
Newsjack
Series 15, Episode 4In this week's show edition we hear about Owen Smith - The Movie, take a trip to Iceland and listen in on a meeting of evil dentists...