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Tom Allen on changing the narrative with his show Big Gay Wedding
Moving and joyous one-off film marks the 10-year anniversary of same-sex couples getting married in the UK.
Ellie Muir, The Independent, 27th March 2024
Adam Hills to present podcast Sport's Greatest Crimes
Launching on Wednesday 27 March as an eight-episode boxset, Adam Hills tells the extraordinary story of the life, legend and death of wrestler Bruiser Brody/
BBC, 27th March 2024
Brits land roles in This Is Spinal Tap sequel
Nina Conti, Kerry Godliman and Chris Addison have been cast in the sequel to This Is Spinal Tap.
Chortle, 27th March 2024
The secret life of Paul O'Grady - by his friends
He rose to fame as foul-mouthed drag star, Lily Savage, then abandoned the wig and became a national treasure. Friends including Sandi Toksvig, Amanda Holden and Gaby Roslin remember a true, terrific one-off.
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 27th March 2024
ITV axes Deep Fake Neighbour Wars and Significant Other
ITV has axed two hit comedy shows in its latest round of programme culls.
Alex Doyle, The Sun, 27th March 2024
Cluedo 2 review
Cluedo 2 is a wonderful sequel and an enjoyable night out for any murder mystery lover. Here's hoping we have a Cluedo 3 in the works!
Emma Rooney, West End Best Friend, 27th March 2024
Rob Auton: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)
The British stand-up shares what makes him laugh, including Curb Your Enthusiasm bloopers, a woman falling over very slowly and a very muddy walk.
Rob Auton, The Guardian, 27th March 2024
Big Mood review
Blimey. Channel 4's new comedy Big Mood doesn't waste much time getting going.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 27th March 2024
Eric Morecambe's widow Joan dies aged 97 - 40 years after husband
Eric Morecambe's widow Joan has died "peacefully" on her 97th birthday following a short illness, her family has announced.
BBC, 27th March 2024
How Greg Davies became an unlikely sex symbol
If this elevation into sex symbol status has surprised the Taskmaster comedian himself, then just imagine the impact it must have had on those who consider him their peer.
Nick Duerden, i Newspaper, 27th March 2024
Liam Withnail interview
We spoke to Liam ahead of his Glasgow show about dealing with chronic illness, moulding adversity into a show, and the best and worst places he's gigged.
Kevin Ibbotson-Wight, The Wee Review, 27th March 2024
Taskmaster VR's Alex Horne reveals Creative Mode - fans can make their own tasks!
(Little) Alex Horne has announced that Taskmaster VR will have a Creative Mode, allowing fans of the chaotic comedy series to create their own tasks in the relative safety of virtual reality.
Rob Leane, Radio Times, 27th March 2024
Mandy review
It helps, of course, that Morgan is a brilliant physical comic. When not contorting her face she is strutting gormlessly along, like a stick thin praying mantis with the hairdo of Bet Lynch. It's hard not to be hilarious when you look like that.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th March 2024
Pierre Novellie: Why Are You Laughing? review
An agreeable and delightful night out.
Chris Omaweng, London Theatre 1, 27th March 2024
Keith Lemon star Leigh Francis shares pictures with rarely seen wife Jill
Keith Lemon is known for being woefully single but Leigh Francis, 50, the man behind the mask, is happily married with two children.
Chloe Thomas, The Sun, 27th March 2024Videos
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Janey Godley: The C Bomb
Series 2, Episode 4 - Friends, Enemies, and a Big DecisionGood at making famous friends - but even better at collecting anonymous enemies, Janey decides her life truly is too short for conflict and takes drastic action.
10pm45 min
Wreck
Series 2, Episode 2 - Did You Miss Me?A reunion separates Jamie from his friends and puts him in grave danger while the rest of the group get to grips with the eccentric festival.
10pm15 min
Mandy
Series 3, Episode 1 - Destination DundeeMandy often has her head in the clouds - normally a disadvantage for long-term success. But in her new role, it is absolutely essential.
10:15pm15 min
Mandy
Series 3, Episode 2 - Get Mandy CarterAn unexpected visitor disturbs Mandy's precious me-time, sparking a series of events that leads her to a new job where she makes new friends - and even newer enemies.
11pm15 min
DMs Are Open
Series 3, Episode 5 - Taking CareA spritely grandma, a not-so-tender goodbye and an inappropriate kids cartoon? It could only be written by the public.
11:15pm15 min
DMs Are Open
Series 3, Episode 6 - DisasterRouding of the series; a pretentious 999 call, a resilient flight crew and a promise fulfilled at the apocalypse.
11:30pm15 min
The Skewer
Series 11, Episode 7This episode - We're Going On A Bear-emy Hunt, Peppa Pig Goes To Gaza, and fun with flags.