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The Chief. Cameron Miekelson (Jack Docherty)

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's Big Show. Michael McIntyre

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.

The Likely Lads. Image shows left to right: Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes), Terry Collier (James Bolam). Credit: BBC

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's 25th Year Stand-Up Special. Michael McIntyre. Credit: BBC, Hungry McBear

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. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

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.

Smoggie Queens. Image shows left to right: Stewart (Elijah Young), Mam (Mark Benton), Dickie (Phil Dunning), Lucinda (Alexandra Mardell), Sal (Patsy Lowe)

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.

Sorry, I Didn't Know. Chizzy Akudolu

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.

The cast of the Red Dwarf USA pilot

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.

Everyone Else Burns. Image shows left to right: Rachel (Amy James-Kelly), Fiona Lewis (Kate O'Flynn), David Lewis (Simon Bird), Aaron (Harry Connor)

Everyone Else Burns interview

Saturday 12th October 2024

Simon Bird and Kate O'Flynn talk about returning for Series 2 of the religious cult sitcom. Plus we hear from new cast member Sian Clifford, and writers Oli Taylor & Dillon Mapletoft.

Alma's Not Normal. Alma Nuthall (Sophie Willan)

Sophie Willan talks about Alma's Not Normal Series 2

Saturday 5th October 2024

Series 2 of Alma's Not Normal sees the central character back in town and desperate for things to be different. Sophie Willan explains more.

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