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With both an election and Christmas looming, there's lots of topical comedy in this edition. Read on! |
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Latest comedy news |
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Arthur Askey TV series recoveredAll missing episodes of an Arthur Askey ITV sitcom have been recovered by researchers at television organisation Kaleidoscope. |
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Chortle Comedy Book Festival 2020 line-up revealedThe Chortle Comedy Book Festival 2020 line-up will include Adam Kay, Mark Thomas, Jenny Éclair, Arthur Smith, Robin Ince and Josie Long. |
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This Country to be re-made in AmericaAmerican network Fox is set to make a US version of This Country. Bridesmaids director Paul Feig will oversee the pilot. |
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Vlad Ilich wins Up The Creek's One To Watch competitionStand-up comedian Vlad Ilich has won the One To Watch competition at the Up The Creek club. Toussaint Douglass was runner-up. |
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Writers' Guild Awards 2020 shortlistDanny Brocklehurst, Lisa McGee, Rufus Jones, Tom Neenan, Brenda Gilhooly, Caroline Moran and James J Moran are amongst the comedy writers nominated for the Writers' Guild Awards 2020. |
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Features |
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Dial M For Middlesbrough interviewJohnny Vegas, Sian Gibson, Annette Crosbie, Jason Donovan, Phil Davis, Sally Lindsay, Joanna Page, Ambreen Razia, Jason Forbes, Mike Wozniak and John Macmillan talk about starring in this Saturday's Dial M For Middlesbrough. |
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Chris McCausland interviewBlind comedian Chris McCausland has had a brilliant 2019 career-wise, as he discusses in this interview. |
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First Gig, Worst Gig: Howard ReadHoward Read pops up at the Hertford Theatre's Comedy Gala Evening on Wednesday: but what does he think of the host? |
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No Such Thing As A Fish interviewNo Such Thing As A Fish stars Anna Ptaszynski and James Harkin talk about the success of their podcast, and their new fact-filled book. Along the way, topics including old cats, cattle insemination and polar vortexes pop up. |
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British Comedy Quiz #79Monty Python, My Family, Ronnie Barker and Steptoe And Son are amongst this week's topics. |
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Random 8: Paul RevillFrom a flower for Jolie to an Ocean Colour Scene wee, it's Paul Revill's revelations. |
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Oh No You're Not - The Pains of Putting on a Pantomime during Election WeekWeirdos' legendary panto is making a triumphant return tonight and tomorrow. Some bigwigs decided we should all go to the polls a few days later. Weirdos' own party leader - Adam Larter - tells us more. |
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Oh, What's Occurring? Gavin & Stacey's cast talk about the new specialThe stars of the Gavin & Stacey Christmas special talk about returning after nearly a decade away. |
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Christmas TV comedy highlights 2019Our guide to what's coming up on TV this Christmas has now been updated to include more specials, and broadcast dates. |
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BCG ProIf you're a writer, performer or producer then head to our BCG Pro website to find lots of content published with you in mind. Access competitions, top insights and advice, tools and more. |
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PodcastsIan McMillan is really entertaining on Richard Herring's latest podcast. There's also a new Pappy's Flatshare Slamdown to enjoy, and more. |
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TV listings |
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Dave Gorman: Terms And Conditions ApplyDave Gorman is joined by Ed Gamble, Rose Matafeo and David O'Doherty as his panel show continues. |
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Elis James: Funny NationThis new documentary series looking at Welsh comedy kicks off tonight. If you're not in Wales, then the easiest way to see this is through BBC iPlayer. |
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Live At The ApolloDesiree Burch introduces stand-up performances by Paul McCaffrey and Jonny Pelham in the latest episode of the stand-up show. |
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Your Face Or MineA festive special of the comedy game show, featuring celebrity couple Jodie Kidd and Joseph Bates. |
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Comedy LegendsBarry Cryer reflects on the life and career of actor Terry-Thomas in the latest episode of this documentary series. |
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Vic & Bob's Big Night OutVic presents Bob with a striking new wig and also reveals his secret to beat boxing. The Man With The Stick returns, and sketches include The Free Runners and Frank Roddam's latest inventions. |
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Romesh Presents...Two more comedy shorts, introduced by Romesh Ranganathan. Kiri Pritchard-McLean spends a night round Russell Howard's house in the first. In the other, Darren Harriott talks about Michael Jackson. |
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Jack Whitehall: Christmas With My FatherA one-off Christmas entertainment extravaganza hosted by Jack Whitehall and his father will be available on Netflix from Thursday. |
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Celebrity JuiceKeith Lemon hosts this festive special, with team captains Holly Willoughby and Mel B joined by Paddy McGuinness, Gino D'Acampo, Stacey Solomon and Kelly Osbourne. |
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Channel 4's Alternative Election NightYou could watch the BBC or Sky News to find out who wins in the election... or tune in to Channel 4 for a more comedic take on things. No David Mitchell this time, but presenters Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Katherine Ryan and Rylan are joined by various comedians. |
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UprightEpisodes 5 and 6 of Tim Minchin's comedy. Lucky contemplates giving up when Meg runs away with the ute and the piano. |
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The Russell Howard HourComing on air as the polls close and thus many of the impartiality rules are lifted, Russell Howard will be taking a look back at the week's events on the General Election campaign trail. |
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Have I Got News For YouA big show for this topical comedy stalwart. They're recording it early on Friday morning so they can include reaction to the election result. Alexander Armstrong hosts, with guests including Jon Richardson. |
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The Last LegAn extended-length episode in which Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe, Alex Brooker and guests try to "make sense of the chaos the election has left behind". |
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The State Of ItScumbag Politician Jim Donaghan is out pounding the streets to get your votes in this politics-based episode of the thematic sketch show. |
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The Graham Norton ShowJudi Dench and Jennifer Hudson will be trying to sell new film version of Cats. Also Hugh Grant, Matthew McConaughey, Michael Bublé and Coldplay. |
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Michael McIntyre's Big ShowEllie Goulding hands Michael her phone in Send To All, and two brothers from Coventry are in for a shock when they find themselves on stage at The London Palladium. |
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The Return Of The Yuletide KidA one-off comedy drama about a former Hollywood child star who returns to his home town in Wales for Christmas. |
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Dial M For MiddlesbroughA sequel to Murder On The Blackpool Express and Death On The Tyne. This time the characters are in a caravan park. |
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The Jonathan Ross ShowMuch like Norton, Ross is plugging Cats - he's got Rebel Wilson and Jason Derulo on. Also cricketer Jofra Archer, Taron Egerton, Mel Giedroyc and Keane. |
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8 Out Of 10 CatsJimmy Carr hosts this Christmas Special of the panel show. Rob Beckett and Sara Pascoe and joined by Emily Atack, Ola the Comedian, Natasia Demetriou and Jamie Laing. |
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For a complete list of broadcasts, including repeats and radio comedy, see our full schedule. |
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Comedy videos |
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Cinderella: After Ever After - TrailerA first look at the new Christmas comedy starring David Walliams as Prince Charming after the main fairytale story has finished. |
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The Handmaid's PantoA brilliant sketch starring Paul Danan, Lucy Pinder and Dave Benson Phillips which imagines if The Mandmaid's Tale became a pantomime. |
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Send Him HomeA really dark spoof of all those cute supermarket and department store Christmas adverts. |
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Maris Piper - Morning AfterMusical duo Maris Piper present their Morning After music video. Some of these lyrics may not be safe to listen to at work! |
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The SlipOne man will stop at nothing to get the answer he so desperately wants. |
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The End Of The F***ing World - BloopersSome great outtakes from the second series of Channel 4's dark comedy drama. |
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How To Cook Christmas Dinner in 2019A musical sketch from the group Just These Please. How to make a Christmas Dinner... Except you forgot about Vegan, Sugar Free, Vegetarian, Celiac, Lactose Intolerant, Low FODMAP, Keto, Fat Free and Gluten Free diets. |
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Greed - TrailerSteve Coogan stars as a fashion retail magnate in new satire Greed, written and directed by Michael Winterbottom, which comes to UK cinemas on 21st February 2020. |
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Content - The WordThe web series continues. In an attempt to go viral Alex says a word that is misheard by half the internet and he gets cancelled. |
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I Love... - Christmas Films (by Laura Lexx)Laura Lexx is obsessed with Christmas films. Like really obsessed. She explains more here. |
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Spotlight |
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Judi DenchActing icon, the wonderful Dame Judi Dench is 85 today. Finding the height of her international fame in 1992 - 2005 BBC sitcom As Time Goes By, the actor's myriad of credits cross genres - but it's her comedy roles for which she remains best-loved. Take a look through some of her iconic credits in our guide - why not pick up a DVD or two to indulge in over Christmas? |
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