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The Thick Of It and why I'm not sick of it
Ultimately, in a time when the population is distressed with political chaos, The Thick Of It provides us a chance to laugh at the worst of it, while understanding that this is all far from new.
Luke Gardiner, The Boar, 24th October 2018Julia Davis and Mark Gatiss interview
The stars of Sky Atlantic's new series discuss pushing comedic boundaries and the joys of playing horrible people.
Alexander Pollard, The Independent, 24th October 2018Inside No 9: the 10 best episodes so far
Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton's horrifying anthology series returns on Sunday with a live Halloween special. Here are the finest moments from the first four seasons.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 24th October 2018Forgotten Comedies: Bruiser
So, what happened to Bruiser? Well, the show didn't get another series - being broadcast late at night may have been a contributing factor.
A Dose Of David Mitchell, 24th October 2018Sally4Ever is Julia Davis at her nasty, dirty best
Why I adore the comedy star and her sick, sick mind.
Rachel Cooke, The New Statesman, 24th October 2018Luisa Omielan's Politics for Bitches review
The stand-up is hilarious and a joy to watch, but she is also a force to be reckoned with when it comes to tackling the absurdity of civic life in Britain.
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 24th October 2018Maisie Adam interview
"Female comedians are definitely marginalised".
Brighton Journal, 24th October 2018The delights of Muriel Box
A retrospective at San Sebastian reveals Britain's most prolific female director to be one of its best, especially when it comes to the ambitious satire of The Passionate Stranger or the magical realism of Happy Family.
Neil Young, British Film Institute, 24th October 2018Videos
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Joy
Sitcom about the world of a youth group leader called Joy.
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Your Face Or Mine
Series 4, Episode 4Up next to take on Jimmy and Katherine's relationship rocking questions are Naomie and bodybuilder boyfriend Hakeem.
8pm30 min
Bad Move
Series 2, Episode 6 - Village IdiotSteve is chosen to play a key role in The Lantern Man Festival - an annual village tradition, the sinister origins of which are lost in the mists of time.
9pm60 min
Taskmaster
Series 7, Episode 8 - Mother Honks Her HornPhil Wang makes sure his outstanding outfit leaves even less to the imagination that it did before, Jessica Knappett demonstrates her mastery of a child's percussion instrument and James Acaster's dream comes true.
9pm60 min
Comedy Legends
Series 1, Episode 3 - Joan RiversBarry Cryer looks back on the life and career of Joan Rivers, whose cutting wit and sarcasm left an indelible mark on the comedy world.
10pm30 min
10pm60 min
The Bisexual
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10pm40 min
Zapped
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11pm15 min
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The Hauntening
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Halfway
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Sally4Ever
Episode 1Sally's been living a comfortable but crushingly dull life with her partner of 10 years, David. When David makes a poorly timed and feebly executed attempt at a proposal, it sparks in her a personal crisis...