FYI Page 17
News nuggets, trivia and fun goings-on.
Taskmaster wins at Televisual Bulldog Awards 2023
Wednesday 22nd November 2023
TV trade magazine Televisual has handed out its annual awards, with Taskmaster, Motherland and Cunk On Earth recognised in the Comedy category.
Bill Bailey, Sean Lock and The Night Of The Wardrobe
Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Bill Bailey has shared one of his fondest memories of Sean Lock, about them terrifying other comedians late at night with a wardrobe.
Ricky Gervais special Armageddon launches on Netflix on Christmas Day
Monday 20th November 2023
Ricky Gervais: Armageddon, the 2023 stand-up special from The Office star, will be published on Netflix on 25th December.
'The Kemps: All Gold' cast revealed
Thursday 16th November 2023
Music documentary spoof The Kemps: All Gold, a follow-up to the 2020 special The Kemps: All True, is coming to BBC Two this December. Guest stars include Christopher Eccleston, Adil Ray, Tamzin Outhwaite and Status Quo guitarist Francis Rossi.
Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz returns, as his book goes on sale
Wednesday 15th November 2023
Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz is returning for an end of year special on Radio 4, as a title and publication date has emerged for his memoir, One Sinha Lifetime: A Bengali Boy's Search For The Meaning Of Life.
Tom Houghton publishes Absolute Shambles stand-up special on YouTube
Wednesday 15th November 2023
Tom Houghton has published his Absolute Shambles stand-up show online to watch for free.
Big Boys Series 2 launches in January
Tuesday 14th November 2023
Series 2 of Big Boys will arrive on Channel 4 in January. A collection of first look images have been revealed today.
Ray Bradshaw seeks out lookalike
Saturday 11th November 2023
To tie in with his new stand-up tour, comedian Ray Bradshaw is looking to find his doppelganger.
I Talk Telly Awards 2023 nominations announced
Saturday 11th November 2023
Black Ops, Changing Ends, Dreaming Whilst Black, Extraordinary, Juice, The Power Of Parker, Ruby Speaking and Significant Other are amongst the nominees in the I Talk Telly Awards 2023. Voting is now open.
Ivo Graham opens up about the impact of his mum's multiple sclerosis
Friday 10th November 2023
As he prepares to host a charity gig for the MS Society, Ivo Graham has spoken about the impact of his mum's multiple sclerosis.