A tight 5: December 18

Julia Davis’s period comedy Hunderby was watched by just 11,000 viewers as it went out on Sky Atlantic at 10pm last night. It was the second episode of a two-part special, with the first seen by 17,000. Here is our review of the first instalment.

Margaret Cho has been named as the new co-host of E! Network's Fashion Police in the States, starting with the Golden Globes on January 11. The comic told London audiences this week that she knows very little about fashion but took the job because former host Joan Rivers was such a big friend and inspiration.

ITV is to record a one-off special of Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi's sitcom Vicious in London next Wednesday. The episode follows the series 2 when their characters, Freddie and Stuart, married after more than 50 years together. Click here to apply for free tickets to be in the studio audience.

RADIO 4 regular Tim FitzHigham has announced a 15-date tour of his show The Gambler, in which he takes on some of the strangest wagers in history, for the spring. Click here for dates.

DANIEL KITSON is to host a benefit to help fund obstetric medics in sub-Saharan Africa. The line-up for the show at London's Leicester Square Theatre on January 11 also includes Tim Key Roisin Conaty, Isy Suttie, Romesh Ranganathan, Aisling Bea and Mike Wozniak, who has organised the gig. Tickets.

Published: 18 Dec 2015