BBC One confirms start date for new Scottish comedy ‘Mountain Goats’

My Mad Fat Diary star Sharon Rooney’s new sitcom will begin later this month. Set around the antics of a ragtag group of Mountain Rescue volunteers, the six-part comedy “celebrates the Highlands of Scotland, with proper kilt wearing maniacs fighting disaster on a weekly basis against the stunning backdrop of the Glencoe hills.” Mountain Goats … >

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‘Yonderland’ Season 2 Episode 5 review: ‘Nanny La Roo’

Things take an emotional turn in Yonderland this week as Debbie explores her own history. The prophecy of the second scroll prompts the Elders’ decision to evict Debbie from Yonderland, thus preventing her falling to the influence of her sister, Imperatrix. Debbie’s not ready to give up on Yonderland, though – especially having just learned … >

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Win ‘Hot Pursuit’ goodie bags!

This summer, an unlikely duo go on a side-splittingly funny journey across Texas on the run from crooks and cops in Hot Pursuit (in cinemas now). We’ve got five Hot Pursuit goody bags for you to take on your summer getaway! For a chance to win, just follow @CultBoxTV on Twitter and retweet this tweet: … >

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‘The Royle Family’ star joins Sky1’s new football comedy

Sky1 has ordered a new sports comedy series produced by The Royle Family actor Craig Cash. Written by Joe Wilkinson (Him & Her) and David Earl (Derek), Rovers is about the fans of a local lower league football team, Redbridge Rovers. Craig Cash commented: “It’s great to be a part of Sky’s ongoing commitment to … >

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Hardeep Singh Kohli reveals his favourite TV shows

Comedian, broadcaster, journalist and chef Hardeep Singh Kohli is bringing his ‘Big Mouth Strikes Again’ show to Brighton Comedy Festival this autumn. The show will take place at 7.30pm on 16 October at Brighton Dome Studio. This year’s Brighton Comedy Festival will feature 70 performances across 16 days at the Dome, Komedia and The Old … >

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‘Yonderland’ Season 2 Episode 4 review: ‘Up the Workers’

Some significant truths about Debbie’s history come to light in this week’s Yonderland episode, with what I expect will also be rather significant consequences. What fun! Meanwhile, a new crisis in Yonderland is looming, as the Elders find themselves in need of new cushions. Seriously, what did they do before they had a Chosen One? … >

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Win ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water’ on Blu-ray!

SpongeBob and his friends are back – and like you’ve never seen them before – in the all-new blockbuster hit The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water, arriving first on Digital HD on Monday 20 July, and Blu-ray and DVD on Monday 3 August. To celebrate the release, we’ve got Blu-rays to give away to … >

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Win ‘While We’re Young’ goodies!

New comedy While We’re Young is available on Blu-ray, DVD and VOD on Monday 27 July. To celebrate the release, we’ve got While We’re Young goodies (including a retro phone handset, a cassette notebook and ‘some crappy band’ t-shirt) to give away to three of our Twitter followers! For a chance to win, just follow … >

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BBC Four orders new Brian Pern mockumentary series

The Fast Show star Simon Day will return as Brian Pern for a new three-part comedy series on BBC Four. Brian Pern: 45 Years in Prog and Roll follows last year’s Brian Pern: A Life In Rock and The Life Of Rock With Brian Pern. The three new 30-minute episodes will be written, produced and … >

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Tickets on sale now for this year’s Brighton Comedy Festival

Brighton Comedy Festival returns this October, with Dara O Briain, Ed Byrne and Lee Nelson amongst the line-up. The festival will feature 70 performances across 16 days at the Dome, Komedia and The Old Market. Other highlights are set to include One Man Breaking Bad, Nina Conti, John Lloyd, Tommy Tiernan, Jason Byrne, Rob Beckett, … >

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