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Laugharne Weekend line-up looks like strongest yet

On the comedy side the guests for the 2024 festival will include alternative stand-up legend Alexei Sayle, Confessions star Robin Askwith, Welsh comic Kiri Pritchard-McLean and festival regulars Isy Suttie and Robin Ince.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th October 2023

Inside No. 9 fans still convinced there is one more twist to come

Inside No. 9 fans have been taking to social media about the eighth series and are convinced that the creators/stars still have one twist in store for them.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th May 2023

Inside No. 9 hoax proves broadcast TV can do what streaming can't

Without getting all 'old man yells at cloud', sometimes TV tradition beats innovation.

Juliette Harrisson, Den Of Geek, 23rd May 2023

Inside No. 9 just pulled off another trick (and served up series 8's best episode)

TV tricksters Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton prove they still have surprises up their sleeves. Spoilers.

Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 19th May 2023

Inside No. 9 - 8.5 Review: 3×3 / Hold On Tight!

I have to say part of me was disappointed that we didn't get to see Robin Askwith in an episode of Inside No. 9, but what we got instead was the show at it's most daring - further proof that now the end is nigh for the series, the Shearsmith and Pemberton are pushing the boundaries of what is possible within the format more than ever before.

Nick Bartlett, Critical Popcorn, 19th May 2023

Inside No. 9 fools viewers with bus replacement service

Creators and stars Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton played an inspired 'trick' on fans of their anthology series Inside No. 9 this week by creating an episode that didn't even 'exist' and broadcasting an alternative episode that nobody expected.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th May 2023

Richard Herring confirms interview shows with audience

Richard Herring has confirmed further names for his upcoming RHLSTP interview shows. They will take place at the Clapham Grand in south London and there will be a socially distanced audience.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th May 2021

The comedy-drama returns. As the eighth series begins, change is very much in the wind at the Solana. Les (Tim Healy) is on duty without his customary makeup and chestnut bob, while Jacqueline is saying goodbye to Donald by scattering his ashes over the bay with the help of a wind machine and the lads from the Blow & Go. New guest cast members materialise in the shape of the Dawsons (featuring Julie Graham as mum Sheron) while sex-comedy mainstay Robin Askwith debuts as aspirant barman/lothario Marcus.

John Robinson, The Guardian, 11th January 2016

Robin Askwith says he's STILL a target for maneaters

Robin Askwith returns to the bawdy ITV sitcom on Monday and admits he just can't seem to leave his racy screen past behind him.

Janine Yaqoob, The Mirror, 10th January 2016

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