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Penned by Hebburn writer Jason Cook, Griff Rhys Jones plays mercenary murder mystery writer David Van Der Clane, who's helming a budget coach tour of super-fans to the locations from his novels, ending up at Blackpool Tower. Except soon they're getting bumped off. There's a fine cast including Johnny Vegas, Sian Gibson and Una Stubbs, but even Kevin Eldon and Mark Heap find it hard to wring out any laughs. Whodunnit? Who cares?
Ben Arnold, The Guardian, 11th November 2017I don't think I've ever seen a more impressive cast lined up for a TV comedy than the one Gold has assembled for its special one-off original commission Murder on the Blackpool Express. So I ought to namecheck them, oughtn't I?
There's Johnny Vegas, Sian Gibson (best known for Peter Kay's Car Share), Nigel Havers, Una Stubbs, Griff Rhys Jones, Nina Wadia, Sheila Reid, Kevin Eldon, Mark Heap, Kimberley Nixon, Katy Cavanagh, Matthew Cottle, Susie Blake and Javone Prince. There you have them: some of the best comedic talent from the past half a century or so - and a lot for the scriptwriters and directors to live up to.
Where do you go with that lot? Well, Blackpool, obviously, on a "literary coach tour" with Vegas driving and Gibson as the guide, but also a journey of detective investigation to discover exactly which of the assembled odd bods did for pensioner Marjorie, murdered by means of a dodgy cob with coronation chicken filling. There's one clue for you. Remember: Means, Motive, Opportunity. Enjoy.
Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 11th November 2017Review: Murder on the Blackpool Express, Gold
The Christmas spirit has already started this year. Not just with the John Lewis adverts but with this comedy.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th November 2017Johnny Vegas on Murder on the Blackpool Express
The actor and comedian plays Terry, a serial loser who is disenchanted with life, in the new Agatha Christie spoof.
James Rampton, The Independent, 8th November 2017Red Dwarf XII episode 3 review: Timewave
Ironically this episode about criticism is attracting a lot of the stuff. It's for good reason though, because 'Timewave' is regrettably a confusing mess.
Sophie Davies, Cult Box, 27th October 2017Red Dwarf XII - Timewave review
How apt that an episode themed on the subject of criticism should end up being not all that great.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 26th October 2017Red Dwarf XII episode 3 review: Timewave
We'd go so far as to say it's the worst since the Dave era began with Back To Earth.
Mark Harrison, Den Of Geek, 20th October 2017CITV orders animated series The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
CITV is to broadcast The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud, an animated series about a disaster prone boy. Johnny Vegas and Gina Yashere are amongst the voice actors.
British Comedy Guide, 11th October 2017Johnny Vegas gets emotional about dad's recent death
Johnny Vegas was close to tears as he spoke out about the death of his father on Loose Women earlier today.
The Daily Express, 29th September 2017Johnny Vegas storms off Sunday Brunch
Johnny Vegas filled in for Tim Lovejoy on Sunday Brunch earlier today, and viewers certainly weren't impressed.
Helen Daly, The Daily Express, 10th September 2017