FYI Page 11
News nuggets, trivia and fun goings-on.
"Union man" Miles Jupp refused to Mock The Week in advance
Saturday 27th January 2024
Mock The Week was a bit Scooge-y when it came to recording Christmas episodes it has emerged. But Miles Jupp rebelled.
Tiff Stevenson on potential Slotherhouse 2 & piloting Men She Wrote
Friday 26th January 2024
Tiff Stevenson is piloting a television adaptation of her Men She Wrote online series, as she reveals that she wants to reprise her role if comedy horror Slotherhouse returns for a sequel.
Jessica Fostekew's Wench special released
Friday 26th January 2024
Jessica Fostekew's critically-acclaimed stand-up hour Wench has been released as an online special.
Katy Wix cast in Big Boys after making big impression in gay sauna
Thursday 25th January 2024
Jack Rooke has recalled when he knew that Katy Wix had the "cult gay" appeal to play Jules, the over-enthusiastic student union officer in his Channel 4 sitcom Big Boys, after seeing how her performance in Absolutely Fabulous transfixed a Soho sauna.
Poor Things gets 11 Oscar nominations
Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Comedy feature Poor Things has achieved the second-highest number of nominations for the 2024 Oscars.
Christopher Macarthur-Boyd releases stand-up special online
Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Oh No, the first stand-up special from Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, is now available to download or stream.
Phoenix Nights props go under the hammer
Monday 22nd January 2024
Phoenix Nights fans are being given the chance to own their own piece of the iconic sitcom, when props from the Peter Kay comedy and its spin-off Max & Paddy's Road To Nowhere are to be auctioned on 31st January.
Michael McIntyre getting big-headed as his Funko toy is launched
Monday 22nd January 2024
Michael McIntyre is to be immortalised as a Funko toy, with the comic taking pre-orders for his vinyl figurine.
Ray Bradshaw performs gig for bald ginger men
Monday 22nd January 2024
As he prepares to embark on his stand-up tour, Ray Bradshaw has been warming-up by performing a gig to an audience exclusively comprising of fellow bald ginger men.
Katherine Ryan, Sue Perkins, Dara O Briain in Desert Island Discs Live
Monday 22nd January 2024
Radio 4 interview format Desert Island Discs is preparing to transfer to the live stage for celebratory shows, with Katherine Ryan, Sue Perkins and Dara O Briain amongst the guests booked.