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Hapless finds a home in the US

American streamer Peacock has snapped up the rights to air British sitcom Hapless in the US.

Chortle, 18th March 2024
Big Mood. Image shows left to right: Eddie (Lydia West), Maggie (Nicola Coughlan)

Stars of new millennials comedy Big Mood talk milk and mental health

Is this the grown-up Girls? Derry Girl Nicola Coughlan and It's A Sin's Lydia West talk about their laugh-out-loud new comedy by and about 30-somethings trying to figure out their lives.

Daisy Jones, The Guardian, 18th March 2024
Image shows left to right: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett

Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan return to host the BAFTA TV Awards

Rob and Romesh are returning to host the ceremony at Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall in London on Sunday 12 May.

Bafta, 18th March 2024
Helen Lederer. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne

Helen Lederer joins Coronation Street

Helen Lederer is to join Coronation Street - as a love interest for Ken Barlow.

Chortle, 17th March 2024
Ruby Speaking. Ruby (Jayde Adams)

Ruby Speaking review

Superb show is cut off in its stride with six-episode run that leaves you wanting more.

Ian Bunting, Daily Record, 16th March 2024
Nick Mohammed

Nick Mohammed interview

Nick Mohammed talks about how his career has taken flight as he stars in Renegade Nell, Sally Wainwright's new Disney series.

Helen Brown, The Telegraph, 16th March 2024
The Dry. Shiv Sheridan (Roisin Gallagher)

The Dry Series 2 review

I watched the first episode of The Dry in 2022, quite enjoyed it, but didn't return to the Dublin household of Roisin Gallagher and her mad, boozy family, the Sheridans and their shenanigans. But based on the start of the dramedy's second series I think I'll give it another go.

Aidan Smith, The Scotsman, 16th March 2024
Comic Relief. Copyright: BBC

Lenny Henry's final appearance in legendary Comic Relief run cements his National Treasure status

For almost 40 years, Sir Lenny Henry has been the face, and beating heart, of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day appeals. As he signs off for the final time, Kevin E G Perry pays tribute to a comedian who kept us laughing while helping to raise a staggering amount of money for good causes.

Kevin E G Perry, The Independent, 16th March 2024
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Norfolk Dad's Army museum celebrates Ian Lavender and Pike's scarf

A museum is paying tribute to Dad's Army actor Ian Lavender by telling the story of one of British television's most famous items of clothing.

Brian Farmer, BBC, 16th March 2024
Comic Relief. Lenny Henry

Comic Relief review

Lenny Henry hangs up his red nose and deserves every tribute.

Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 15th March 2024
Comic Relief. Copyright: BBC

Red Nose Day raises £38.6million

This year's Red Nose Day has raised £38,631,548 so far, Comic Relief has announced.

Chortle, 15th March 2024
Crackanory. Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bob Mortimer says he saw "light at the end of the tunnel" during heart surgery

"I experienced going towards the light and feeling happier than I have ever felt, ever".

Chris Edwards, NME, 15th March 2024
Shaun Of The Dead. Image shows from L to R: Ed (Nick Frost), Shaun (Simon Pegg), Liz (Kate Ashfield). Copyright: Working Title Films

Shaun Of The Dead defined the modern nerd movie for better and worse

Shaun Of The Dead did nerd cinema with more heart and humor than any other movie since its release twenty years ago.

Joe George, Den Of Geek, 15th March 2024
The Royle Family. Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson)

Ricky Tomlinson: "When I got out of jail no one would employ me - I lost my house"

The actor started out as a plasterer before getting a lucky break in TV and is still working hard at 84, but he won't do adverts for gambling and lets his wife sort out the finances.

John Wright, The Times, 15th March 2024
Starstruck. Image shows from L to R: Tom (Nikesh Patel), Jessie (Rose Matafeo). Copyright: Avalon Television

Starstruck made Rose Matafeo famous, then fans got strange

Rose Matafeo is thinking about retiring. She's just bought her first home, in London, where the Kiwi comedian has lived for almost a decade. "I'm a homeowner. I never thought I would ever own a home. My parents don't own a home, so I beat them," she says, with a laugh.

Hannah Story, The Age, 15th March 2024
Comic Relief. Copyright: BBC

Local BBC presenter's stand-up comedy debut for Comic Relief

BBC Hereford and Worcester breakfast presenter Tammy Gooding has tried performing stand-up comedy for the first time for Comic Relief.

BBC, 15th March 2024
Comic Relief. Lenny Henry

Comic Relief: Sir Lenny Henry 'emotional' ahead of final appearance as host

Sir Lenny Henry says preparing to present his final Comic Relief is "very emotional", and he's "incredibly proud" of what its fundraising has achieved.

Ian Youngs, BBC, 15th March 2024
The Rebel. Jeremy (Amit Shah). Copyright: Retort
Janey. Janey Godley. Credit: Hopscotch Films

Janey review

She's dealt with criminal gangs, American Presidents, a cancer diagnosis, and 30 years on the comedy circuit. Now Janey Godley confronts the path she's forged in her new documentary, Janey.

Rebecca Crockett, Brig Newspaper, 14th March 2024
The Dry. Shiv Sheridan (Roisin Gallagher)

The Dry, Series 2 review

Throw all the awards at this comedy!

Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 14th March 2024
The Dry. Shiv Sheridan (Roisin Gallagher)

The Dry, Series 2 review

Nancy Harris's deliciously dark, witty writing has strengthened since the first season, and allows star Roisin Gallagher to truly shine.

Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 14th March 2024
Am I Being Unreasonable?. Jen (Selin Hizli)

Selin Hizli: Daisy May Cooper couldn't tell me I'd been cut from This Country

The star of Things You Should Have Done and Am I Being Unreasonable? tells Isobel Lewis about the brutality of drama school, her friendship with Daisy May Cooper and why she thought having children had killed her career.

Isobel Lewis, i Newspaper, 14th March 2024
Comic Relief. Lenny Henry

Lenny Henry was my childhood hero. Comic Relief without him is unthinkable

The star is about to take his final bow - and in our age of bland BBC identikit presenters, he is going to be impossible to replace.

Ben Lawrence, The Telegraph, 13th March 2024
This Country. Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper). Copyright: BBC

Has Daisy May Cooper found The One after 'Mumsnet divorce' & flings?

From discovering her ex was cheating through a magazine to a disastrous romantic holiday, the actress has been through the mill.

Emma Pietras, The Sun, 13th March 2024
Mae Martin. Copyright: Sun Lee

Mae Martin to host new documentary exploring gender and sexual fluidity in nature

The non-binary Canadian comic will front Fluid: Life Beyond The Binary, a documentary delving into the factual background of gender fluidity, while meeting with gender non-conforming youth and experts.

Amelia Hansford, Pink News, 13th March 2024
Friday Night Dinner. Image shows from L to R: Jackie (Tamsin Greig), Adam (Simon Bird), Martin (Paul Ritter), Jonny (Tom Rosenthal)

Friday Night Dinner's Goodmans are the perfect horrible comedy family

With Series 6 finally on Netflix, Robert Popper's terrific sitcom is being revisited and discovered anew.

Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 13th March 2024
Phil Wang

Phil Wang to host the BAFTA Games Awards

Wang will present the show in London on 11 April.

Tom Richardson & Mitch Mansfield, BBC, 13th March 2024

Paul O'Grady left staggering amount in will - including £125k to beloved pets & huge sum to Battersea Dogs Home

He also gave £50,000 to the Salvation Army, whom he'd been a lifelong fan of as a result of them helping the needy in his native Liverpool when he was growing up.

Rod McPhee, The Sun, 13th March 2024
Janey. Janey Godley. Credit: Hopscotch Films

Janey review

Behind-the-scenes doc shows stand-up at her hilarious and heartfelt best.

Cath Clarke, The Guardian, 13th March 2024

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