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Boarders: First look images
Friday 24th November 2023
The first images have been released of Boarders, Daniel Lawrence Taylor's new BBC Three comedy drama about five talented under privileged black students from inner-city London who gain scholarships at an elite boarding school.
Extraordinary to be shown on ITV
Thursday 23rd November 2023
Disney+'s critically acclaimed superpowers-based comedy Extraordinary will be shown on ITV2 and ITVX in 2024.
How The Young Ones responded to a road crash and appalled Steve Martin
Thursday 23rd November 2023
Peter Richardson has revealed how The Young Ones helped to save a stricken scooter rider after a horrific crash, how he sought to cast Matt Lucas as Boris Johnson in a Comic Strip movie and how he shocked Steve Martin with his method approach to shooting a riotous scene in The Supergrass.
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.