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Last One Laughing UK review
Amazon's UK version of the comic perennial sticks to the formula.
Benji Wilson, The Telegraph, 20th March 2025
Russell Brand shares fake document claiming JFK was killed by Penelope Keith
Brand shared the document on Twitter, not noticing that it ended: "The lone shooter in Dallas, Texas on 22 November 1963 was Miss Penelope Keith, star of BBC television program The Good Life."
The Poke, 20th March 2025
George Lewis: How a British dad made comedy gold imagining two toddlers chatting
George Lewis's riffs on the absurdities of millennial parenting - and the inner lives of 2-year-olds - have won him legions of fans online and galvansed his once middling stand-up career.
Amelia Nierenberg, The New York Times, 20th March 2025
Rare insight into comic Ken Dodd's private world
Extracts from notebooks belonging to Sir Ken Dodd are to be broadcast for the first time in a new documentary about one of Britain's greatest comics.
Gemma Sherlock, BBC, 20th March 2025
Dracula, a Comedy of Terrors review
This seems a bit like a musical without its songs and yes, you could call it silly and complain that it lacks real bite, satyrical fangs not much in evidence, but it provides 90 lively minutes of camp fun with a sparkling cast. I enjoyed it.
Howard Loxton, British Theatre Guide, 20th March 2025Helen Lederer and Daliso Chaponda undertake BBC's Pilgrimage
Comedians take on 300km trek through the Alps.
Chortle, 20th March 2025
Last One Laughing UK review
It's a surprise it's taken so long to get to these shores, given our vibrant comedy scene and panel-show culture.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 20th March 2025
Rob Beckett: I'm quitting touring to spend time with my family
The comic says he'll spend no more time on the road once his current stand-up tour, Giraffe, comes to an end next year.
Chortle, 20th March 2025
Matt Forde review
A wave of goodwill greets the political comic and stunningly accurate impersonator as he sticks it to leaders of all shades.
Jay Richardson, The List, 20th March 2025
Peep Show still proves that 'self-loathing is pretty universal'
The creators, Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain, and others look back on the highly influential British comedy that remains a cult item for American audiences.
Nicolas Rapold, The New York Times, 20th March 2025
Peter Kay stops O2 show to threaten fans 'kicking off' that security will throw them out
Peter Kay halted show at London's O2 Arena to call out audience members causing a disturbance, warning them that security would remove anyone kicking off.
Susan Knox, The Mirror, 20th March 2025
Trigger broom row is finally decided from classic BBC episode
In a classic episode of Only Fools And Horses, the BBC comedy council sweeper Trigger played by the late actor Roger Lloyd-Pack was rewarded for having the same broom for 20 years - which then sparked an hilarious debate
James Caven, Daily Star, 20th March 2025Videos
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6am32 min
Last One Laughing UK
Episode 1 - Shake Your TushJimmy Carr kicks things off as ten of the UK's top comedians find out who they're up against. With the game underway, Richard Ayoade goes on the offensive, Joe Lycett dishes out some unusual compliments and Daisy May Cooper reveals she has a crush on someone... but who will be the first to crack?
6am29 min
Last One Laughing UK
Episode 2 - Naughty TaughtyIt's carnage in there as Jimmy starts to dish out the cards. Meanwhile, Rob Beckett pays a touching tribute to his grandma and there's a sprinkling of magic from Bob Mortimer. Plus, when someone breaks the rules, Jimmy decides it's time for an old school punishment.
6am30 min
Last One Laughing UK
Episode 3 - Anyone For Ping Pong?As the game nears the halfway point, Daisy is tested to the limit by Bob's songs, Lou sees a side of herself she didn't know existed, and the gang get a taste of the occult when Jimmy sends in an unexpected guest.
6am31 min
Last One Laughing UK
Episode 4 - Cracking UpBob shows off his newsreader skills, Judi introduces a furry friend, and it all kicks off when a surprise celebrity guest invades Rob's personal space. Meanwhile, one of the comics gets the serious giggles. And as the clock ticks down, can anyone make Richard Ayoade laugh?
11am45 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 32, Episode 5 - The Sound Of MusicProf. Brian Cox and Robin Ince explore the history of music recording, joined by Acoustics Professor Trevor Cox, Music Professor Sam Bennett and musician and producer Brian Eno.
4:45pm5 min
Supertato
Series 3, Episode 19 - Tatocar TakeoverSupertato and Carrot are teaching a nervous Chilli how to drive the Tatocar.
6:25pm30 min
High Hoops
Episode 4 - The Dress Like A Tree ManoeuvreAoife's grades are down, and Holt threatens to ban basketball unless they improve. Zara has a plan, and Conor pretends to be Spanish to escape a test.
9pm60 min
Small Town, Big Story
Episode 4 - An Dobhar Who?Séamus deals with the fallout from his confession, and Wendy navigates the arrival of the show's eccentric writer.