The BBC have announced a mighty assembly of shows for its festive season, including Doctor Who, Call the Midwife, Luther and Les Misérables… As always there will be a festive – and yup, murderous – edition of EastEnders as the truth about Alfie and Hayley has catastrophic consequences for everyone involved. Additionally, there’ll be a big Christmas show for Michael McIntyre called, … >
In some disappointing news, Sandi Toksvig revealed this weekend that she receives just 40% of what her male predecessor earned to host BBC panel show, QI. Toksvig took over from Stephen Fry in 2016 – the first woman ever to assume hosting duties – and while she previously told the Radio Times it would be “absurd” … >
Yikes. With thanks to the UK Christmas TV Twitter feed (see below), we learn this morning that the first of this year’s Christmas specials is already in the proverbial can, a good eight months and change before the big day. The QI festive special has already been filmed. Apparently, the episode will feature Sandi Toskvig and … >
It’s been an eventful year, with the double whammy of Brexit and Trump sending shockwaves around the world, while providing a goldmine of material for comedians and satirists everywhere. In accordance with the notorious Chinese curse, we seem to be living in “interesting” times, so it’s hardly surprising that it’s also been a particularly busy … >
The team from No Such Thing as the News are back with a second helping of fascinating facts and off-beat news items, switching from their previous Friday night slot to Wednesday evening. Dan Schreiber is joined by James Harkin, Anna Ptaszynski and Andrew Hunter-Murray, the four presenters of the QI podcast No Such Thing as … >
If you’ve ever listened to the podcast of No Such Thing as a Fish, or seen the live show on tour, you’ll be familiar with the format of BBC Two’s No Such Thing as The News. Four QI elves each present their favourite interesting fact of the week, sparking off a bit of entertaining banter. … >
The BBC has commissioned a new topical TV version of the hit QI podcast No Such Thing As A Fish. No Such Thing As The News will launch next month on BBC Two, airing at 11pm on Fridays after Newsnight for five weeks. Featuring James Harkin, Andrew Hunter Murray, Anna Ptaszynski and Dan Schreiber, the series will be “fast, intelligent, hilarious television, completely … >
Stephen Fry has announced that is is stepping down as the host of BBC Two’s QI. His retirement comes after more than 180 episodes, as the show reaches halfway through the alphabet in the upcoming ‘M’ season. Stephen Fry commented: “For thirteen years I had one of the best jobs on television. Behind the camera … >
There’s the perfect book for TV fans of all ages this Christmas.
Actress Holly Weston joins the cast of Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks next week as a rebellious new fresher, rock chick Ash. > Catch up with Hollyoaks on 4OD. We caught up with Holly to find out what she likes to watch to relax between filming… Favourite TV show to cheer you up: “Only Fools … >