10 h. ago Iconic comedy duo Robert Webb and David Mitchell officially reunite for launch of new Channel 4 sketch show

The TV stars beamed as they stood on the red carpet for the launch of the new show, called Mitchell & Webb Are Not Helping.

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15 h. ago David Mitchell responds to Peep Show demand amid reunion with Robert Webb

The comedy duo worked together for the first time in 15 years as their new sketch show airs this month

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19 h. ago ‘You’re finally dressing your age, David!’ Mitchell and Webb on age, arguments and their big comeback

The TV comedy duo are back this week with their first new sketch show in 15 years, Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping. Do newer comics think they’re old farts? They tell allDavid Mitchell and Robert Webb are back with their first new sketch show in 15 years. It’s a comedy smorgasbord that is as random as it is funny, and will feel like a glorious throwback for fans of their 00s series That Mitchell and Webb Look. And this time they have brought some friends, with guest appearances on Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping including Ghosts’ Kiell Smith-Bynoe and podcaster and Taskmaster star Stevie Martin. We caught up with the pair to chat about Gogglebox, The Two Ronnies, Downton Abbey and snooker.A recurring joke in the show is that the younger comedians you feature think you are a couple of old farts. Are sketch shows a young person’s game? Continue reading...

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47 h. ago David Squires on after review, this week’s cartoon is a VAR special

Our cartoonist on chaos at Craven Cottage, Nicolas Jackson’s gap year and Howard Webb’s apology muffinsBuy copies of David’s cartoons in our Print ShopDavid’s latest book, Chaos in the Box: buy it now Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Iconic comedy that's 'entertaining from the first minute' now streaming

The classic film first hit cinemas in 1984 and soon cemented itself in Hollywood history

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7 d. ago Star Trek and comedy icon unrecognisable in new thriller with Game of Thrones star

Atomic is a new Sky drama starring Alfie Allen - but he's not the only famous face in the cast

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7 d. ago Star Trek and comedy icon looks totally unrecognisable in new action

A familiar face from the world of Star Trek looks totally unrecognisable in a tension-filled new thriller coming to Sky

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1 week ago David Mitchell says the term ‘mansplaining’ is ‘unfair’: ‘That’s what men call a conversation’

‘Peep Show’ star takes umbrage with the phrase typically aimed at condescending men

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1 week ago David Mitchell explains why the term ‘mansplaining’ is ‘unfair’

‘Peep Show’ star takes umbrage with the phrase typically aimed at condescending men

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1 week ago Freddie Starr died 'penniless' with no family contact as comedian's children kept distance

Freddie Starr was one of the most recognisable faces on TV and a comedy icon, but the beloved performer died alone and penniless in 2019, leaving fans concerned for the fate of his funeral arrangements

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1 week ago Scots icon Billy Connolly releases new artwork inspired by Elton John

The Scottish comedy icon has released four new limited edition pieces which reflect on his time touring with Elton John and his memories of growing up.

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2 w. ago Inbetweeners fans convinced reboot of iconic E4 comedy is happening

Fans of the Inbetweeners are convinced that a revival could be on the cards after two of its stars shared a cryptic post onto Instagram this week

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2 w. ago Shameless UK 'way better than US version' as 'gritty' series lands on Netflix

The iconic UK comedy-drama Shameless has landed on Netflix and is available to stream now, and many fans believe the series is "far better" than the "Hollywood version"

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2 w. ago Gary Little dead: Comedy icon dies 'climbing a hill' aged 61 as tributes pour in

Iconic Scottish comedian Gary Little has died at the age of 61 with reports claiming his death occurred while he was on a hill climb

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2 w. ago David Coote’s career as a referee almost certainly over, admits Howard Webb

Coote was sacked by Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) in December

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2 w. ago Howard Webb thinks a return to refereeing for David Coote is unlikely

Coote was sacked by Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) in December.

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3 w. ago Coronation Street viewers speechless as they spot former star on iconic UK comedy

Coronation Street fans were left stunned as they spotted Annabelle Apsion in the "best British drama"

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3 w. ago Happy Gilmore 2 director teams with another comedy icon after dominating Netflix charts

Happy Gilmore 2 director Kyle Newacheck is set to team up with another comedy legend for his next movie after the Netflix sequel became a huge hit with fans

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4 w. ago Royal Mail release new set of stamps in tribute to Monty Python which showcase the comedy troupe's iconic sketches

The main collection of six celebrates the BBC TV series that ran from 1969 to 1974 with sketches so popular fans can still recite the lines.

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