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Meet the real-life Detectorists
A quarter of a century ago, the biggest Roman hoard of coins and artefacts ever discovered in Britain was uncovered by an amateur metal detectorist. David Barnett goes inside in the world of the treasure-hunting hobbyist.
David Barnett, The Independent, 16th November 2017Mark Thomas interview
"The shows have been great fun, because they're never the same."
The Irish News, 16th November 2017Paddington 2 severs Weinstein company ties
Paddington 2 has severed ties with the studio co-founded by beleaguered Hollywood producer, Harvey Weinstein.
BBC, 16th November 2017Brass Eye, Fist Of Fun actor Bill Cashmore dies
Actor Bill Cashmore, who appeared in a number of classic comedy shows, has died. He was 56.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th November 2017David Mills interview
So I had a chat with David Mills, the American comic who lives in London, and we had trouble getting fully on-subject.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 16th November 2017Rob Kemp: The Elvis Dead at Soho Theatre review
It's bloody good fun!
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th November 2017Why we need to keep mocking Donald Trump
Comedians need to keep making jokes about Donald Trump - even if it's hard to be original and near-impossible to exaggerate his failings for comic effect.
Chortle, 16th November 2017Nick Helm, comedy review
The Uncle star brings nihilism to Leicester Square Theatre with comedy that is on the brink of breakdown.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 16th November 2017Back review
David Mitchell, Robert Webb, and writer Simon Blackwell are back with more caustic comedy, but the true joy of this show is imagining what happens next.
Steve Greene, IndieWire, 16th November 2017Red Dwarf XII - Skipper review
Some very familiar faces make a welcome return in the final episode in the current series.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 16th November 2017Jon Richardson: Old Man review
Old school stand-up comedy from a familiar TV presence.
Stewart McLaren, The Wee Review, 16th November 2017Nina Conti - In Your Face review
Conti is a pure class act and a lesson in behaviourist comedy at its finest.
Bernadette Barret, The Latest, 16th November 2017Red Dwarf XII episode 6 review
This series finale full of nods to the past is sure to please the long-term fans, but overall it's more than simple fan service because there are plenty of new ideas in the mix too.
Sophie Davis, Cult Box, 16th November 2017Videos
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5pm30 min
So Awkward
Series 3, Episode 12 - Cranmede FeverLily is determined that this year she and Jas will beat Martha and Ollie in the school's general knowledge quiz.
6pm10 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 9 - The Hamazing HamstermanDennis gets into a fluffy mess when he runs into Von Screwtop's hadron collider with the professor's pet hamster, Galahad. To stop Dennis from completely changing into a hamster, the gang must sneak him into Wilbur's lab to use his reverse hadron collider and change him back!
6:30pm30 min
Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Financial CrashAlexei considers the causes and fallout of the 2008 financial crash, the appeal of Donald Trump, and laments his lack of mainstream success.
9pm40 min
Red Dwarf
Series XII, Episode 6 - SkipperRimmer gets hold of a Quantum skipper and skips his way across the multi-verse looking for a dimension where he's not such a giant loser.
9pm60 min
John Bishop In Conversation With...
Series 3, Episode 10 - Professor Brian CoxProfessor Brian Cox OBE opens up to John about his early fascination with science and the stars, whether there is life beyond earth and his role in making science appealing to all. He discusses touring Europe in the mid-80s as keyboard player with rock band Dare and speaks honestly about juggling university with being a member of chart-topping dance band D:Ream. John talks to Brian about sharing the stage with a victorious Labour party after Tony Blair's win to become Prime Minister.
9pm60 min
Living The Dream
Series 1, Episode 3The park's septic tank explodes and Mal and Jen are forced to turn to the only sewage expert around: Mayor Herman Bloch.
9:40pm40 min
Zapped
Series 2, Episode 6 - The HengeIt's the Super Solstice, Brian's last chance to get home. He just needs to break into the Protector's mysterious Henge while Howell performs the incantation to cross worlds.
10pm50 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 18, Episode 10Keith Lemon hosts the final helping of Celebrity Juice fun this series as regulars Fearne, Holly and Gino welcome singer Emeli Sande, First Dates star Fred Sirieix and funnyman Brian Conley to their teams in an Italy vs France special.
10pm60 min
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 1, Episode 9Russell mocks the madness of the news and talks to Canadian author, social activist and filmmaker Naomi Klein. Stand-up from Mo Gilligan.