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Remembering dinnerladies
Monday 19th May 2025
A tribute to dinnerladies, the 1990s TV show created by Victoria Wood. It was not just a funny sitcom, but a beautifully observed and generously written portrayal of everyday life.
Jack Docherty returns as The Chief
Saturday 15th February 2025
Jack Docherty is back on screens in The Chief, a spin-off from Scot Squad.
Michael McIntyre on Series 8 of his Big Show
Tuesday 14th January 2025
Michael McIntyre talks about the surprises and treats coming up in the eighth series of his BBC One show.
Restoring The Likely Lads
Thursday 19th December 2024
Producer Charles Norton discusses the landmark 60th anniversary DVD collection of important BBC sitcom The Likely Lads and its successor, Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?.
Michael McIntyre on 25 years in comedy
Monday 9th December 2024
Ahead of his TV stand-up special, Michael McIntyre talks about how he started in comedy, the Christmas card routine that got him in trouble, and his top tip for aspiring stand-ups.
Red Dwarf VI retrospective: Cowboys and Emmys
Wednesday 4th December 2024
The sixth series of Red Dwarf saw the show at its pinnacle, receiving not just popular acclaim but an Emmy award.
Meet the Smoggie Queens
Sunday 24th November 2024
Phil Dunning, Mark Benton, Elijah Young, Alexandra Mardell and Patsy Lowe talk about starring in BBC comedy Smoggie Queens.
Chizzy Akudolu introduces Series 5 of 'Sorry, I Didn't Know'
Friday 15th November 2024
As Sorry, I Didn't Know returns to ITV1 for a fifth series, we talk to the panel show's regular team leader Chizzy Akudolu about the format, her career, and more.
Red Dwarf USA: Failure to launch
Friday 1st November 2024
Continuing a series of deep-dive articles looking at sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf, we turn to the ill-fated early 90s adaptation of the programme for US television.