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Daniel Kitson review
Funny, sweet, prosodic, charming, this modern parable about temporality is the perfect axis of poignant storytelling and high comedy.
Stephanie Lim, Chortle, 29th March 2018IRA target? No, Dave Allen was our favourite comedian
Ahead of a Dave Allen biopic, fans - including a former Irish activist - tell Chris Harvey why they loved his jokes.
Chris Harvey, The Telegraph, 29th March 2018I talk to: London Hughes
I caught up with London earlier this week to talk about Ready or Not, her time on Celebs Go Dating and her hopes for the future. Here's what she had to say...
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 29th March 2018Idris Elba interview
The Luther acting is teaming up with Bill Bailey for new Sky sitcom In the Long Run - but can they make the race relations of the 1980s funny?
Craig McLean, Radio Times, 29th March 2018Wannabe review
There is, perhaps, a comedy to be had about how the briefly famous readjust back into ordinary life once they are forgotten, which Wannabe hints at. But by focussing on the talentless Maxine's ill-judged efforts to get back into the limelight makes this a rather predictable sitcom of irritating cringe, despite a smattering of wry lines.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th March 2018Lily Brazier introduces her new comedy
The People Just Do Nothing actress co-writes and stars in a new BBC3 show about Maxine, a former girl band member trying to claw back her 15 minutes of fame.
Ellie Harrison, Radio Times, 29th March 201810 Minutes with comedian Brennan Reece
Brennan Reece was voted English Comedian of the Year 2015 and has been touring extensively since.
The Reviews Hub, 29th March 2018In the Long Run review
One thing you should be able to guarantee for any programme set in the 1980s is a cracking soundtrack. And so it is with In The Long Run, the new comedy based on Idris Elba's childhood on a South London council estate.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th March 2018Meet Chortle's new Fringe reviewers
Stephanie Lim has been chosen as Chortle's new reviewer for this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
Chortle, 29th March 2018TV review: In The Long Run, Sky One
Some potentially interesting plotlines are set up in the first of six episodes. It'll be interesting to see how they play out.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th March 2018Daniel Kitson pays for fan's MOT
During the gig, however, Kitson was engaging in his traditional banter with the audience and asked one fan, Morgan Lloyd Malcolm, about their day after a friend shouted out that it was Morgan's birthday. They explained that they had just taken their car for its annual MOT earlier and than it had failed the test and run up a considerable repair bill. Kitson was so moved by their story that he decided to combine his fee and the fee Tony Law - who was supposed to headline - would have received if he had also done the gig.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th March 2018Shazia Mirza interview
The comic who appeared fairly traumatised on Celebrity Island last year is back with a show about Brexit and butt-plugs.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 29th March 2018Aidan Gillen reveals all about playing Dave Allen
With his wry lampooning of marriage and religion - including his trademark sign-off catchphrase, "May your god go with you" - Dave Allen was a well-loved and ground-breaking TV comedian.
Caren Clark, What's On TV, 29th March 2018Wannabe: comedy '90s pop fans have been waiting for
Will our fascination with all things '90s and early '00s ever end?
Natalie Gil, Refinery 29, 29th March 2018Cambridge Footlights at war
Ruby Keane resigned her post last week in protest of the committee's decision not to implement democratic reforms, and has labelled today's accusations of mismanagement "deflection".
Siyang Wei, Varsity, 29th March 2018TV review: Long Night at Blackstone
The show is well saved with some funny lines and delightful comedic twists.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 29th March 2018Videos
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Series 3, Episode 9 - The Answer Is Always SausageDiddy Dom explores his past on a pogo stick in Great Pogo Stick Journeys, it's the grand finale of celebrity diving show Splosh, and will someone win the jackpot in TV's easiest gameshow, The Answer is Always Sausage?
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The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy
The Hexagonal Phase, Episode 4 - Fit The ThirtiethZaphod meets up with Thor, Ford finds himself barred from editing the Book, and Hillman Hunter has problems with a group of cheese-worshippers.
9pm30 min
Not Going Out
Series 9, Episode 4 - PetsTo teach the children to be more responsible Lee and Lucy get a family pet.
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Still Game
Series 8, Episode 4 - South AfricaJack and Victor pack their bags for a night away that they'll never forget - even if they want to.
10pm22 min
Wannabe
Episode 1 - WannabeMaxine is left with a dilemma when pop group Sweet Gyal threaten to ditch her. Should she accept that her glory days are over, or reclaim the spotlight for herself?
10pm22 min
Wannabe
Episode 2 - Giving It All AwayWith Sweet Gyal in the recording studio, Maxine's on a mission to find her former bandmates and get Variety back to the big time. But reuniting with Mel isn't the dream scenario she'd imagined. Meanwhile, her husband Neil tries to spice up their love life with advice from his best mate Mikey and a prostitute.
10pm24 min
Wannabe
Episode 3 - Neil's BirthdayIt's Neil's 40th, but Maxine has more important things on her mind. She needs a third band member, fast. But where do all the MILFs hang out? Unfortunately for Neil, Mikey hasn't forgotten his big day, and he's got a surprise in store.
10pm22 min
Wannabe
Episode 4 - Not Giving UpWith the new Variety line up in place it's time to show Sweet Gyal what a real girl band looks like, and it doesn't often look like this. Are the locals down The Plough ready for Mum Pop? As Maxine gets ready for the performance of a life time, Neil has a mid-life crisis and Mikey tries to save his relationship with Sarah the Brass.
10pm50 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 19, Episode 2 - Easter SpecialJoining the Easter Special panel this week are TV Legend Phillip Schofield, drag queen and CBB champion Courtney Act, TV presenter Rylan Clark-Neal and Celebrity Juice regular Gino 'Sheffield' D'Acampo.
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Clickipedia
Episode 1Matt Edmondson and guests search the web for the best facts and useless knowledge.
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Battle Acts
Episode 1Two teams of comedians compete in a series of ridiculous and increasingly difficult challenges.
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Ray Moss: No Stone Unturned
Episode 1Ben Partridge from the award-winning Beef and Dairy Network podcast returns as Ray Moss to investigating the seemingly small personal mysteries of fictional listeners.