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Preview - Common Sense
Anyone with any common sense will be able to tell you that the production company behind Gogglebox is trying to repeat the same formula elsewhere.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 11th January 2017Second Opinion review
This satirical pilot starring Dr. Xand van Tulleken attempting to look back at the main health-related news stories of 2016 seemingly failed to get laughs.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 4th January 2017Preview: Revolting
The stars of hidden-camera satire The Revolution Will Be Televised return with a new series, but featuring many of the same characters and ideas.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 3rd January 2017Preview - Cunk on Christmas
Following a previous episode where Cunk "examined" the life of Shakespeare, this time around she looks at everything to do with Christmas, from the birth of Jesus and the pagan origins to Santa Claus and "Sir Charles Dickings".
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 29th December 2016Inside No. 9 - The Devil Of Christmas review
Like with all of Inside No. 9 however, the real twist in the tale comes at the very end. Of course it would be bad of me to spoil it, which just goes to show what incredible writing talent Shearsmith and Pemberton have. The horror and dark twists certainly come as a surprise, while the commentary provides the humour. It is worth watching a few times because you can easily miss some gags.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 27th December 2016Preview - Dad's Army: The Love of Three Oranges
People often complain of there being too many repeats, especially over Christmas. However, the old favourites feel as much as a tradition now as the Queen's Christmas Message, naff cracker jokes and rows over the afternoon game of Monopoly.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 27th December 2016Preview - Bob Monkhouse: The Last Stand
In the summer of 2003, dying of prostate cancer, legendary comedian Bob Monkhouse played his last ever stand-up gig, as he would die in December that year.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 26th December 2016Preview - Insert Name Here
When Sue Perkins-fronted panel show Insert Name Here began earlier this year, there was not that much notice taken of it, which was a shame as it was one of the better efforts in terms of panel shows.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 21st December 2016Review - Till Death Us Do Part: The Complete Collection
Till Death Us Do Part is one of the most important and controversial sitcoms even made in Britain: it was controversial when it was broadcast in the 1960s and 70s due to the swearing which attracted the wrath of Mrs. Mary Whitehouse; and is controversial now for the openly racist and offensive views of its lead character, Alf Garnett, perhaps Britain's most popular bigot (with the possible exception of Nigel Farage).
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 19th December 2016Preview - Lenny Henry: A Life on Screen
Sir Lenny Henry has been part of British TV since the 1970s when he won talent show New Faces in 1975 at the age of 16. Since then he's done sitcoms, sketch shows, stand-up, the stage, children's TV and charity work.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 19th December 2016