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Emmanuel Sonubi on life's priorities
Ahead of a date at Edinburgh's Hogmanay and a spring/summer tour, lauded comedian Emmanuel Sonubi talks to us about tricky punters, performance anxiety and quite literally dying on stage
The List, 8th December 2023Scope hits out at Ricky Gervais's stand-up special
Disability charity Scope says it has been bombarded with abuse against disabled people after criticising Ricky Gervais for using 'ableist slurs' in his new Netflix special.
Chortle, 8th December 2023
Smothered review
Fresh, filthy rom-com about a no-strings affair.
Carol Midgley, The Times, 8th December 2023
Tony Allen obituary
Pioneer of alternative comedy, lifelong squatter and Speakers' Corner veteran.
The Telegraph, 8th December 2023
Paul O'Grady: Entertainer named Peta's person of the year
Paul O'Grady has been posthumously named Peta's person of the year. The animal rights organisation said the award recognised his "lifelong determination to make the world a kinder place for animals."
BBC, 8th December 2023
Last Of The Summer Wine: Compo costume fetches £6k at auction
An "endearing" tattered jacket, knitted waistcoat, rope belt and woollen hat from Last Of The Summer Wine has sold for £6,000 at auction.
Bea Swallow, BBC, 8th December 2023
It's OK for Have I Got News For You to mock Laurence Fox
The BBC has rejected complaints that Have I Got News For You was 'inappropriate' for the way in mocked Laurence Fox. On the episode that aired on October 6, presenter Victoria Coren Mitchell made reference to how the actor-turned-activist had been fired by GB News for his sexist rant against political journalist Ava Evans.
Chortle, 8th December 2023
Leo Reich interview
A Gen Z comedian strafes his elders - and himself.
Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 8th December 2023
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant on The Office Christmas special: 'We wanted heartbreak'
How did the masters of cringe comedy give us a festive kiss to melt the heart? The 'cynics' behind Dawn and Tim - and David Brent - tell all.
Tom Fordy, The Telegraph, 8th December 2023
Sue Perkins speaks out about her 'infuriating' benign brain tumour
Sue Perkins has candidly spoken out about her 'infuriating' pituitary gland tumour which stopped her from having children.
Chikamso Chukwuenyem, Daily Mail, 8th December 2023
Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget review
Aardman's belated sequel just about survives its controversial cast swap.
Clarisse Loughrey, The Independent, 8th December 2023
Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime at Theatre Royal Stratford East
The fun quota is as high as the beanstalk snaking up into the Stratford East flies at the end of act one of this pastel-coloured charmer.
Alun Hood, What's On Stage, 8th December 2023A Very Very Bad Cinderella at The Other Palace
A Very Very Bad Cinderella coasts on its own artful artlessness and the conviction that its target, admittedly fairly niche, audience will adore it. The fearless, funny performances elevate the basic writing, and the stellar vocals ensure that every number really lands, even in such a bewildering context. I spent the first couple of minutes thinking it was excruciating, but the whole thing grew on me until I came out at the end with a great big grin on my face. It's certainly Very Very Camp.
Alun Hood, What's On Stage, 8th December 2023Videos
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11:30am30 min
Disordered
Episode 1 - Free-Fall. Free FoodDogged by mental health issues and struggling to pay his rent and feed William, his son, Hector has a difficult encounter when forced to use the food bank.
1:30pm30 min
Breaking The News
Series 26, Episode 9Des Clarke is joined by Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Stephen Buchanan, Val McDermid and Billy Kirkwood
1:30pm30 min
My Mate's A Footballer
Series 1, Episode 4 - Moving To Chelsea On Transfer Deadline DayJoe gets back on track this episode as Pat reveals what it's like to be transferred.
6:30pm30 min
The Now Show
Series 63, Episode 6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. Featuring Geoff Norcott looking in the proposal of a Minister for Men, Harriet Kemsley on Kim Jong Un's pleas to North Korea, and an original song from Peter Rugman.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 66, Episode 9BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty takes up the reins as host. Guest panellists Richard Osman and Maisie Adam join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to poke fun at the week's headlines.
9:30pm30 min
TV Flashback
Series 8, Episode 4 - Global WalesKiri Pritchard-McLean rummages through the archives and takes a look at Wales on the global stage.
9:30pm30 min
Two Doors Down
Series 7, Episode 3 - Ian's ExIan's school friend Darren turns up out the blue sparking many memories - and when the neighbours probe into their past relationship, Gordon finds himself in a spiral of paranoia.
10pm65 min
The Last Leg
Series 29, Episode 5Adam, Josh and Alex are joined by guests Kevin Bridges and Sayeeda Warsi.
10:15pm30 min
Breeders
Series 4, Episode 9 - No Matter What: Part 1Paul and Ally find they have very different ideas about the best way forward.
10:30pm30 min
Andrew Mensah's Stand-Up Kickabout
Episode 1 - Eriskay FC - Outer Hebrides, ScotlandAndrew's a long way from home having taken 2 flights only to find he's still in the UK. He takes his first trip to the Outer Hebrides to meet Eriskay FC, a club based on an island with a population of 143 people and a whole load of sheep and home to a pitch nominated by FIFA as one of the 8 most unique football pitches in the world.
10:40pm50 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 31, Episode 10 - Julianne Moore, Paapa Essiedu, Ricky Gervais, Jamie Oliver, Olivia DeanJulianne Moore says working with Natalie Portman was so much fun, Paapa Essiedu talks about Melissa McCarthy's elite improvisation, Jamie Oliver says renewing his vows was so romantic, Ricky Gervais talks about Armageddon, and Olivia Dean performs live in the studio.