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BBC appoints first white man to its diversity panel
The BBC has appointed a representative of white men to its diversity and inclusion panel for the first time.
Geoff Norcott has been described as Britain's only openly Conservative comedian, a Leave voter who jokes about his Right-wing views as part of his routine.
The BBC said it had chosen Norcott to represent social mobility as he is from a white working class background. He has said he does not identify with the "middle class metropolitan types" who vote Labour.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 1st May 2019
99 Club Bursary Showcase review
Judges in comedy competitions often offer condolences to those who don't win about how difficult the decision was and how close the quality of the contestants was. At the risk of breaking the illusion, that's not always true. But last night, it was.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 1st May 2019
99 Club Bursary Showcase review
I was a judge and while our conversation must remain private, let's just say resolving this one makes Brexit seem like a doddle.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st May 2019
Ken Dodd's gift to neighbours revealed
Sir Ken Dodd's parish church is currently being renovated so that its bell will ring for the first time in 30 years.
Kathryn Ingate, The Daily Express, 1st May 2019
Wallace & Gromit creators pull out of 'UK's Disneyland'
Aardman Animations no longer involved with delayed £3.2bn theme park in Kent.
Mark Sweney, The Guardian, 1st May 2019
Hugo Rifkind's Search For Power: devastatingly mild
Generally, there's an underlying mirthlessness to the scripted comedy lecture.
Antonia Quirke, The New Statesman, 1st May 2019
Calendar Girls the Musical - review
Awarded a standing ovation by a large part of the audience, this is a musical to enjoy for what it is, but despite the new compositions fitted around the story, somehow doesn't quite capture the essence of the original for this reviewer.
Barbara Michaels, The Reviews Hub, 1st May 2019Videos
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10:40am15 min
Curious Under The Stars
Series 8: The Owl And The Ivy, Episode 3 - Part 3As spring continues to bloom, both Gareth and Diane find temptation too much to bear.
11:30am30 min
Just William - Live!
Series 6, Episode 1 - William and the School ReportIt's the last day of term. William is depressed. He's got to have holiday coaching unless his school report is a really good one. It isn't. It's the worst he's ever had.
6:30pm30 min
Simon Evans Goes To Market
Series 5, Episode 2 - Karl MarxSimon Evans and Tim Harford examine Karl Marx's influence on the course of 20th century history, towering figure in world - let alone economic - history.
8pm30 min
Your Face Or Mine
Series 5, Episode 10TOWIE's Myles Barnett and Love Island's Kady McDermott take to the sofa in this celeb special of Your Face Or Mine. Hoping to win thousands of pounds for charity, the reality stars are joined by former Love Island constants Zara Holland and Kendall Rae-Knight as mystery guests!
9pm60 min
Urban Myths: The Trial Of Joan Collins
Comedy drama depicting the highly publicised 1996 court clash between Joan Collins and international publishers Random House.
10pm30 min
The Comedy Bus
Episode 4 - Iain Stirling's EdinburghHaving had his parents do everything for him from a young age, Iain takes his bus mates to Edinburgh to help him give something back to his parents. They have a go at curling with Iain's dad for a little father son bonding time, go full 'Celt' and throw Mr and Mrs Stirling their very own cèilidh and they visit the local animal shelter where they make their very own doggy calendar...and yes, Joel gets naked. Again.
10pm75 min
Sanjeev Kohli's Big Talk
Episode 2Sanjeev Kohli and guests fillet the big issues of the past seven days and mix them up with funny and fascinating films. Expect random amusement thrown into the mix as well.
11pm15 min
Bunk Bed
Series 6, Episode 7Peter Curran and Patrick Marber are joined by Welsh actor Rhys Ifans, who discusses his desire to be a Stone Age cave painter, and the versatility of the kitchen whisk.
11:05pm30 min
The Hangover Games
Episode 10 - BirminghamThe Hangover Games heads to Birmingham, where an all boy group of flatmates have been out partying hard to celebrate their recent holiday in Magaluf. If the lads make it to the pop-up studio they face electrocution pads, a huge tarantula, and a game of poker shots.