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Comedy Central orders more online series
Comedy Central has announced new online shows Bad Cramps, Laughing At Salad and Waiting and renewed Fin Taylor's Bullshit Bingo and Josh Investigates. Read |
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ChuckleVision amongst I Talk Telly Awards 2018 winners Derry Girls, Car Share, The Graham Norton Show, Diane Morgan, James Corden and Ricky Gervais are the comedy-related winners in the I Talk Telly Awards 2018. ChuckleVision was given the special recognition award. Read |
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Cast revealed for Richard Branson comedy Island Of Dreams Harry Enfield, Samantha Spiro, Morgana Robinson and Al Murray are amongst the stars announced in BBC Two sitcom pilot Island Of Dreams. Read |
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Baddiel & Skinner to reunite to sing Three Lions David Baddiel and Frank Skinner are to reunite with The Lightning Seeds at BBC Sports Personality Of The Year 2018 to sing a new version of Three Lions. Read |
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Andie MacDowell is the new Cuckoo in the Thompson nest Hollywood star Andie MacDowell has been confirmed to replace Taylor Lautner in the new series of Cuckoo, which debuts on Friday 4th January 2019. Read |
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Ben Elton announces 2019 tour Ben Elton has announced a new stand-up tour, his first in 15 years. Ben Elton Live 2019 will tour the UK between September and November 2019. Read |
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Victoria Wood statuettes on sale Miniature statuettes of Victoria Wood are now on sale, raising funds for a full size version to be erected in her home town in the Summer. Read |
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Jack Whitehall leads all-star voice cast for The Queen's Corgi The voice cast has been announced for forthcoming animated comedy The Queen's Corgi. Stars include Jack Whitehall, Julie Walters, Ray Winstone, Sheridan Smith and Matt Lucas. Read |
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Tess Daly to appear in new CBBC comedy drama Almost Never The cast has been revealed for Almost Never, a CBBC comedy drama based around a TV talent competition in which a new boyband is pitted against an all-girl group. Read |
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Four Weddings And A Funeral cast reunite for Red Nose Day The cast of Four Weddings And A Funeral are reuniting to make a new short film to be shown on Red Nose Day 2019. Read |
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Comic Relief announces all-star Wembley Arena gig Stars including Jimmy Carr, Lenny Henry, Katherine Ryan and Catherine Tate will appear at Comic Relief: Spectacular, a fundraising gig for the charity due to take place at London's SSE Arena Wembley on Thursday 28th February 2019. Read |
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Cast revealed for Steve Coogan film Greed The cast list has been revealed for Greed, the new comedy film starring Steve Coogan, Isla Fisher and David Mitchell. Stephen Fry, Sarah Solemani, Asim Chaudhry and Jonny Sweet are amongst the actors involved. Read |
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Jason Manford named UK's Hardest Working Comedian 2018 Jason Manford has come top of Ents24's Hardest Working Comedians 2018 list. Other stand-ups on the list include Tom Allen, Sarah Millican and Chris Ramsey. Read |
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Janine Harouni wins Laughing Horse New Act competition Janine Harouni has won the Laughing Horse New Act of the Year competition 2018. Read |
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Writers' Guild Awards 2019 shortlist The writers of Derry Girls, Inside No. 9 and Detectorists are amongst the nominees for The Writers' Guild of Great Britain Awards 2019. Read |
Ciarán Dowd: Don Rodolfo - Best Newcomer winner at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2018 - sees the grotesque love child of Don Juan and Don Quixote take you on a journey through his conquests, his adventures and every stupid thought in his idiot head. It's at London's Soho Theatre from 18th December to 12th January: Info & Tickets
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Death On The Tyne cast interviews The cast of Death On The Tyne introduce their characters and talk about what they would like for Christmas. Read |
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Clive Anderson on the return of 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' Whose Line Is It Anyway? is celebrating 30 years of making people laugh with some special live shows at the Royal Albert Hall. We talk to host Clive Anderson about the longevity of the show, and how in the early days he was in court during the day and on TV at night. Read |
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12 stories behind Christmas TV shows (and how they got here) Not Going Out writer Paul Kerensa unwraps a dozen origin stories of this year's festive telly, based on his seasonal history book Hark! The Biography of Christmas. Read |
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First Gig, Worst Gig: Mawaan Rizwan YouTube star and stand-up whizz Mawaan Rizwan is in a stellar line-up for Help Refugees this Sunday. Will his folks finally be impressed? Read |
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British Comedy Quiz #29 What was the name of Rupert Rigsby's cat? That's one of the questions this week. Answer |
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Friday Night Dinner t-shirts A range of t-shirts linked to Friday Night Dinner have been launched by creator Robert Popper. Details |
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Random 8: Gabby Killick The self-appointed Girlfriend from Hell, Gabby Killick would like to rename Windsor and plays well with udders. Read |
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Christmas TV Comedy 2018 Our guide to all the new comedy specials on TV this festive period has been updated with broadcast dates and times added. Read |
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Podcasts Nish Kumar is on RHLSTP. Also: Neil Forsyth talks about writing Eric, Ernie And Me on Sitcom Geeks; The Worst Writer in the World continues; and Richard Herring is still clearing stones from a field. Listen |
Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Sam Simmons is back with the world premiere of his brand new show for Christmas. Sam Simmons: Away In A Stranger - one man's quest to touch it heaps - is at Soho Theatre from today until 5th January: Info & Tickets
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Dave's Advent Calendar Monday - Sunday, Dave, 9pm Seven more comedy shorts. This week: Nick Helm, Cardinal Burns, Geoff Norcott, Josh Widdicombe & Tom Craine, Beattie Edmondson, Darren Harriott and Nina Conti. Guide |
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People Just Do Nothing Monday, BBC Two, 10pm It's Grindah's birthday and Miche has planned a meal with the whole gang. Keen to prove they're not getting old and out of touch, the Kurupt boys plan an impromptu screening of their music video at a student party. Guide |
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Roast Battle Monday, Comedy Central, 10pm The first new Christmas special of the year. Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan and Jonathan Ross are joined by Santa (Nick Helm), Desiree Burch, Suzi Ruffell, Ed Gamble and Bobby Mair for some festive verbal sparring. Guide |
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I'll Get This Tuesday, BBC Two, 10pm Steve Pemberton, Steph McGovern, Russell Kane, Dotty and Richard Madeley have dinner together in the final episode of this series. Guide |
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Your Face Or Mine Wednesday, Comedy Central, 8pm Anthony and Dhechen are up next to test their relationship. Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan are ready with more rocking questions and a line-up of mystery guests. Guide |
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Vic & Bob's Big Night Out Wednesday, BBC Four, 10pm Vic & Bob are joined by a very special guest star, pop singer George Ezra - who proves he is a dab hand with a hammer and nails in Novelty Island, before trying to perform his number one hit single Shotgun. Guide |
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Beat The Internet With John Robins Thursday, Dave, 8pm & 8:30pm John Robins hosts two more episodes of the comic quiz show. We're only just now reaching half way through the series, so still many more episodes to come. Guide |
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Live At The Apollo Thursday, BBC Two, 10pm Kerry Godliman introduces the energetic Suzi Ruffell and South African comedian Loyiso Gola to the Hammersmith stage. Guide |
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Celebrity Juice Thursday, ITV2, 10pm Keith Lemon hosts the Christmas special of the outrageous comedy panel show. Jimmy Carr and Fearne Cotton helm the teams, featuring Ayda Williams, Carol Vorderman, Stacey Solomon, Courtney Act, Joey Essex and Gino D'Acampo. Guide |
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The Russell Howard Hour Thursday, Sky One, 10pm More topical comedy from Russell Howard. If you've spotted a person or charity doing a particularly good deed, don't forget to tell the show about it via social media. Guide |
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Have I Got News For You Friday, BBC One, 9pm Gary Lineker guest hosts the topical comedy show again. Ian and Paul are joined by panellists Tom Allen and Ayesha Hazarika. Guide |
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Through The Keyhole Friday, ITV, 9pm Keith Lemon is back with a sixth series of Through The Keyhole, kicking off with this Christmas special featuring guests Jonathan Ross, Lorraine Kelly and Jimmy Carr. Guide |
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The Last Leg Friday, Channel 4, 10pm Kathy Burke and Sue Perkins join the trio to help dissect the week's events and talking points. Guide |
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Whiplashed Friday, BBC Two Scotland, 10pm A comedy pilot for BBC Scotland hosted by Larry Dean. He sets team captains Fern Brady and Christopher Macarthur-Boyd various challenges, which they drive around trying to complete. Guide |
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The Graham Norton Show Friday, BBC One, 10:35pm Bill Bailey is set to appear this week, talking about his latest live show Larks In Transit. Also Aquaman star Jason Momoa and Strictly judge Dame Darcey Bussell. Little Mix will perform. Guide |
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Ministry Of Justice Friday, Channel 4, 11:05pm Another episode of the prank show targetting bad people. The Ministry markets a shocking new pet protection concept at a dog show this week. Guide |
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Michael McIntyre's Big Show Saturday, BBC One, 9pm Anton Du Beke hands over his phone for Send To All, and Love Islanders Dani Dyer and Samira Mighty help surprise the latest Unexpected Star. Gino D'Acampo gets a rude awakening when he becomes the first celebrity to play The Midnight Gameshow and there's music from Cheryl. Guide |
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Death On The Tyne Saturday, Gold, 9pm A sequel to Murder On The Blackpool Express, starring Johnny Vegas, Sian Gibson and many other star names. Set on a cruise ship, play along trying to work out who the murderer is this time. It should be a great watch. Guide |
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The Jonathan Ross Show Saturday, ITV, 10:05pm There's an eclectic mix of guests joining Ross on the sofa this weekend: Dame Joan Collins, Danny Dyer, Big Narstie and Kevin Bridges. Anne-Marie and James Arthur sing. Guide |
For a complete list of broadcasts, including repeats and radio comedy, see our full schedule.
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Kevin Bridges: The Complete Collection - Live DVD OUT NOW. This new box set includes all 4 of the Glaswegian comic's live DVDs released to date, including his brand new 2018 release: The Story So Far, The Story Continues, A Whole Different Story, The Brand New Tour. Details |
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Mark Thomas - Walking The Wall / Showtime From The Frontline DVD & download PRE-ORDER. Indie label Go Faster Stripe presents Mark Thomas's acclaimed Middle East shows, Walking The Wall and Showtime From The Frontline, in one box set, with additional footage of Mark's journey along the route of the Israeli wall. Details |
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The Festival Blu-ray, DVD & download OUT NOW. Joe Thomas, Hammed Animashaun and Claudia O'Doherty star in this riotous feature from the writers of Siblings and the producers/directors/creators of The Inbetweeners. Fresh from university, a group of friends - including the recently single and distraught Nick - descend upon a muddy field for the weekend of a lifetime. Drugs, mud, music, love and camping. Details |
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Black Mirror - The Complete Fourth Series Blu-ray & DVD PRE-ORDER. All six episodes from the fourth season of the sci-fi anthology drama created by Charlie Brooker, which explores the role of technology in modern society, as picked up by Netflix after Channel 4's Series 1. Details |
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Vic & Bob's Big Night Out - Series 1 DVD PRE-ORDER. Vic Reeves & Bob Mortimer return to Big Night Out and present a brand new series full to the brim of their original trademark comedy featuring songs, sketches, stunts and amazing special effects. Pre-order your copy now, ahead of release on 7th January. Details |
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Charlie Bubbles Blu-ray OUT NOW. Albert Finney is both director and star in this surreal comic twist on the 'kitchen sink' drama. He plays Charlie Bubbles, a successful writer suffering a mid-life crisis, who attempts to re-connect with his northern working-class roots and estranged family. This brand new HD remaster of the film is its world-premiere Blu-ray release, and is stuffed with extra features. Details |
For more, see our full list of new releases and items coming soon.
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Morning Has Broken
Julia Davis and Nick Mohammed's comedy pilot about morning television, made in 2014 for Channel 4 but never shown, can now be watched online. Watch |
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Snowflake Conversion
John is offering to convert millennial snowflakes into free speech warriors using some very special techniques. Watch |
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Why does it never... a Christmas Song Ant Dewson sings about why it never snows at Christmas. Watch |
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When you can't remember a name... A sketch about that awkward moment when you can't remember someone's name. Watch |
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Walk in My Feet with Dr Giles Podan Here is how to mediate. Watch |
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Women Who: Joke The first episode in a new 8 part lifestyle series aimed to inspire women through bi-weekly interviews. This one focuses on women who perform comedy. Watch |
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Christmas In The Future A musical song about Christmas from Bernet Tregaskis. Watch |
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I Love Chips by Thanyia Moore The latest episode of the web series in which comedians talk about their passions. Thanyia Moore is obsessed with chips. Watch |
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When your BFF gets a girlfriend When you get news your best friend has got into a relationship... Watch |
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Uncle Originally piloted by Channel 4, this week marks a hard-to-believe six years since that first broadcast of Nick Helm sitcom Uncle, which became a huge hit when picked up by BBC Three, where it ran for 3 series, concluding just last year. Elliot Speller-Gillott co-stars, with Daisy Haggard, Daniel Lawrence Taylor and Con O'Neill amongst the other regulars. All 20 episodes are available on DVD. Guide |
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