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Sixty Seconds with Russell Howard
The comedian, 38, on dancing politicians, the joy of Stormzy and the return of The Russell Howard Hour.
Metro, 8th November 2018Big Train at 20: writers discuss favourite sketches
It's been 20 years since Arthur Matthews and Graham Linehan's sketch show Big Train debuted on BBC Two.
Tom Fordy, The Telegraph, 8th November 2018Bridget Christie: What Now? review
It's clever, funny, angry stand-up. A signature Christie show in general, then.
Mark Muldoon, Short Com, 8th November 2018Paul Rose interview
We've recently covered two of Paul Rose's shows on the site, Biffovision and Mr Biffo's Found Footage, but for those not in the know Paul was one of the writers for Channel 4's Digitiser teletext magazine which was enormously popular due to the surreal and silly humour found within the pages.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 8th November 2018Pickle Jar review
Pickle Jar is an incredibly deceptive show, as it starts out all belly laughs as 'Miss' bumbles around, never quite as cool as her best friend, but slowly and steadily the tone changes and takes you to a much darker place.
Debbie Gilpin, My Theatre Mates, 8th November 2018The Stand's troubleshooter steps down
He is one of the unsung stalwarts of the Scottish comedy scene. But now Kenny O'Brien, known to generations of comedians as the general manager of The Stand, is to leave the comedy club he is so closely linked to after 20 years in the job.
Chortle, 8th November 2018The Pin review
The name of this double act is well chosen. Ben Ashenden and Alex Owen deal in sharp routines that leave their mark.
Evening Standard, 8th November 2018Videos
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10:45am15 min
Curious Under The Stars
Series 6: Shincyn's Moon, Episode 4 - Part 4When a cargo ship hits the rocks, it's a race against time to avert disaster for Glan Don.
5pm30 min
So Awkward
Series 4, Episode 12 - Inspiring Women Of TomorrowThe girls follow an app promising future success, but can they resist their weaknesses?
5:25pm15 min
Gigglebiz
Series 5, Episode 10 - DIY Dan's Dripping TapDIY Dan gets soaked trying to fix a dripping tap, Gail Force interviews a slime expert, and there is lots of laughter in Wizard Tripwick's classroom.
6:30pm30 min
Reluctant Persuaders
Series 3, Episode 6 - Holidays Are ComingWelcome back to Hardacre's, the worst advertising agency in London.
9pm60 min
Don't Hate The Playaz
Series 1, Episode 5Maya Jama, London Hughes, Yxng Bane and Kae Kurd take on Lady Leshurr, Darren Harriott, Jenny Bede and Snoochie Shy. Jordan Stephens hosts, with help from Amelia Dimoldenberg.
10pm40 min
Sally4Ever
Episode 3It's a question that has been asked through the ages: can eggs be sexy? It's one Sally must answer as her company launches a campaign to make the humble egg seductive. However, as her new beau Emma becomes increasingly needy and demanding, Sally's performance at work begins to suffer, and her chances of promotion start to look bleak.
10pm40 min
Women On The Verge
Episode 5Katie has last minute unexpected problems with the launch of her photography exhibition.
10pm50 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 20, Episode 9Fearne Cotton and special guest team captain Jimmy Carr go head to head in a series of hilarious games. Joining the panel this week are Don't Hate The Playaz hosts Maya Jama and Jordan Stephens, singer and TV presenter Brian McFadden and top comedians Joel Dommett and Katherine Ryan.
10pm60 min
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 2, Episode 1Russell returns to mock the madness of the news. He talks Isis with New York Times journalist Rukmini Callimachi and gets päntsdrunk with Greg Davies.
10:30pm15 min
10:45pm15 min
Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years
Episode 4Following on from The Secret Diary and The Growing Pains, it is now 1991 and our diarist is 23.