Thu 02 March 2017
© Vikki Ellis 7 times history was like comedy
By archaeologist and stand-up Paul Duncan McGarrity
02/03/2017 … We are told that those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it, but as a comedian I am also told that the rule of three requires a premise to be reinforced…
Wed 01 March 2017
© C4 Lovesick to return to Netflix
And Eddie Izzard joins Chelsea Handler
01/03/2017 … Lovesick is to return for a third series, Netflix has announced.
'I’m not an activist. I’m a clown'
Simon Amstell on his new movie, Carnage
01/03/2017 … Simon Amstell planned to make a film in which meat-eaters were put on trial like war criminals – until the BBC talked him out of it.
Celebrity Juice goes live again
As it returns for a 17th series
01/03/2017 … Celebrity Juice is to air a live episode to launch its 17th season on ITV2.
© BBC Now that was a big clue...
The Guardian and Inside No 9 conspire over crosswords
01/03/2017 … Last night’s edition of Inside No 9 contained an extra surprise for crossword fans.
Nightly Show audience halves
01/03/2017 … The Nightly Show lost more than half its audience in its second day.
© UKTV Being Del Boy...and the rest
David Jason to publish new memoirs
01/03/2017 … Sir David Jason is to write a new book about the characters he’s played, including Del Boy and Granville.