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Inside No. 9: the road to devilish deception
Where did The Sun and their quoted source, The Daily Star, get the Inside No. 9 Granada Studios story? Is it possible they were fed it as part of the show's mischief...
Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 30th October 2018The best new TV comedies of July-September
Here's our pick of the best new TV comedies that aired in the UK between July and September...
Sophie Davies, Cult Box, 30th October 2018Taskmaster series smashes ratings
The current series of Taskmaster, the award winning and critically acclaimed series on UKTV's Dave, has eclipsed all previous series in terms of ratings.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th October 2018Robert Florence is Biscuity Boyle: review
This Burnistoun character falls (almost literally) between two stools.
Jay Richardson, The List, 30th October 2018Slaughterhouse Rulez review
An elite boarding school comes under attack in this messy horror comedy.
MaryAnn Johanson, The List, 30th October 2018Comedy review: Jason Byrne
At 46, Jason Byrne's assertion that he's old enough to no longer censor himself, to say whatever he likes, seems redundant given that he's hardly been the model of restraint in his stand-up career. Nevertheless he's lately developed a crotchety irritation with modern parenting, angrily contrasting the cotton wool-enshrouded culture his kids are growing up with to the more old-fashioned approach of his parents.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 30th October 201810 years of Sachsgate: a prank call made comedy boring
"Compared with leaving the EU or the election of Donald Trump, it was of no magnitude whatsoever," says the comedy producer Jon Plowman when asked about the impact of the BBC bungle enshrined in history as "Sachsgate".
Hugh Montgomery, The Telegraph, 30th October 2018Inside No. 9's live episode was exceptionally clever
Television history, urban myth, horror tradition, all bound together and delivered at a breakneck pace through live television.
James Cooray Smith, The New Statesman, 30th October 2018Interview: why David Cross loves Nighty Night
David Cross is not one to shy away from ugliness. Whether it's hairplug-rejecting Tobias Fünke on Arrested Development or voicing Lakeith Stanfield's white voice in Sorry to Bother You, Cross is not afraid of discomfort. So it makes sense that he's a fan of the British bleak cringe comedy of the early aughts. Awkward, provocative, and downright gnarly comedy ruled England from the late '80s on. Shows like Knowing Me, Knowing You, The Office, and Snuff Box stretched the limits of unlikable protagonists. But Julia Davis out-yikes'ed them all with Nighty Night. The first episode sets the tone for the rest of the show. In a doctor's office, Davis's character Jill sobs, "I mean why, why me?" Her husband Terry consoles her, reminding Jill that he's the one with cancer.
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 30th October 2018Ali Siddiq review
Charisma and hard-won authenticity from an ex-con.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 30th October 2018Andy Storey interview
Andy Storey has been one of my favourite comedians for a good while now, one who I've seen many times and who has never failed to make me laugh, and laugh a great deal at that.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 30th October 2018Romesh Ranganathan interview
Romesh Ranganathan reveals how his father's legacy inspired his new comedy The Reluctant Landlord.
Craig Mcclean, Radio Times, 30th October 2018Mark Thomas: Check-Up review
Book in for your check-up today, you will not be disappointed.
Clownster, 30th October 2018Pickle Jar review
Maddie Rice is a delight to watch and has a talent for comic timing. She is clearly a skilful writer and one to watch. Pickle Jar doesn't pretend to have all the answers but it's certainly a strong attempt to start some conversations about difficult issues and get us all being a bit more honest with ourselves and each other. Go with your friends and take them out afterwards for a proper chat about what's going on in their lives.
Rhiannon Evans, West End Wilma, 30th October 2018Pickle Jar review
The first half of the show is straight-up, laugh-out-loud comedy, as Miss reflects on everything from her meagre Instagram follower count, to the night her ex broke up with her (shortly after advising her to get tested for chlamydia), to her fumbling attempts - egged on by best friend Mairead - at flirtation with Mr Ellis, the much-fancied food tech teacher.
Liz Dyer, My Theatre Mates, 30th October 2018The Reluctant Landlord, review
Romesh Ranganathan takes over his father's pub in this easy-to-watch sitcom.
Helen Chandler-Wilde, The Telegraph, 30th October 2018Review: The Reluctant Landlord
New comedy series is slightly edgy and only occasionally jarring.
Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 30th October 2018Why we need some Python spirit
Our absurd cultural climate is ripe for ridicule.
Robin Ashenden, Spiked, 30th October 2018Videos
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5:25pm15 min
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Series 5, Episode 3 - Professor Muddles' Rainy DayEverybody is getting wet: Dan Step splashes in some bubbles, the Lost Pirate gets soaked by a hose, and there is a thunderstorm inside Professor Muddles's laboratory.
10pm30 min
Football Genius
Episode 6 - Stockport County v West Ham UnitedPaul Sinha's team of Stockport County supporters put their football knowledge to the test as they take on Sam Quek's team of West Ham United fans in the quiz hosted by Tim Vine.
10pm30 min
There She Goes
Series 1, Episode 3 - What Rosie WantsAfter taking Rosie on a disastrous trip to the swimming pool, Emily tries to work out "what Rosie wants".
10:40pm30 min
Tourist Trap
Series 1, Episode 5It's the grand opening of the Welsh Music Walk of Fame and Wow Wales Corporate duo Wyn and Charlotte brave the rain to salute the legends of song and hide the fact that the advertised appearance from Sir Tom Jones is not actually going to happen.
11pm30 min
Britain In Bits With Ross Noble
Episode 1Ross is joined by presenter, author and actress Fern Britton, while Piers reports on the new musical about to make a splash in the West End called Boulangerie du Honte, a prequel to Les Miserables. We also hear about the rise in pickpockets and how to protect ourselves, and an amazing story about an unlikely pregnancy in Yorkshire.
11:15pm5 min
Halfway
Episode 6 - DerekLucy finds a caterpillar, which brings out Dave's sensitive side. Meanwhile, Carol is getting very tense - could this have something to do with the mysterious George?