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‘Audiences no longer laugh if you call their town crap’: can Phil Wang heal divided Britain?

He’s the perfect comedian to cool down these incendiary times. As Philly Philly takes his Uh Oh standup show on tour, he talks about woke traps, lefty blindspots – and gen Z’s lurch to the right

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From Hamlet at the Globe to Keir Starmer on SNL UK: the anarchic rise of George Fouracres

After years of skits and Shakespeare, the Black Country performer has found his biggest audience yet on Saturday Night Live UK. Phil Wang and others hail his ‘pure comedic instinct’

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Cynthia Erivo is Dracula, Gentleman Jack does ballet and Phil Wang’s mega-tour: theatre, dance and comedy in 2026

Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner unite for Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Michael Sheen launches Welsh National Theatre and Bridget Christie revs up for a return to the stage

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Phil Wang says he is ‘thrilled’ to join the Great British Menu judging panel

The stand-up comedian, 35, will take over from Ed Gamble on the BBC Two professional cooking competition series.

Evening Standard

Get ready to rumble: how wrestling broke out of the ring and on to the stage

Far from the big money and bombast of WWE, standup comedians, performance artists and drag kings are adopting the sport and taking it down unexpected new creative paths

The Guardian - UK

Beamish, The Living Museum Of The North wins Museum Of The Year award

The open-air museum brings the history of north-east England to life through its immersive exhibits.

Evening Standard

‘Joyous, immersive’ Beamish wins Art Fund museum of the year award

Judges praise County Durham attraction’s ‘remarkable attention to detail’ in bringing history to life

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Have I Got News for You season 69: release date, star guests and everything we know

Have I Got News for You season 69 (quiet at the back!) sees the return of Ian Hislop and Paul Merton on the BBC satirical show.

WhatToWatch

Chris and Rosie Ramsey to go head-to-head on new charity Bake Off series

The celebrity will be hoping to impress the judges with their signature, technical and showstopper bakes in a bid to be crowned star baker.

Evening Standard

How to feed a crowd – six tips to make dinner parties stress free

In this week’s Feast newsletter: Having friends over doesn’t have to be hard – try simple sides and skip the formality

The Guardian - UK

Phil Wang looks back: ‘Being the only East Asian person on the bill, there was a real thrill in defying people’s expectations’

The standup comedian on growing up in Borneo and Bath, living like Batman at Cambridge, and his lifelong fascination with wrestling

The Guardian - UK

New on Netflix Aug 31 - Sept 6: our expert picks 6 movies, TV shows and specials to stream

Here are six new Netflix Originals coming to the streaming service this week, that you'll want to watch.

WhatToWatch

The Perfect Couple to Slow Horses: the seven best shows to stream this week

There’s more money, more problems in a superb Nicole Kidman drama, and Gary Oldman’s slovenly sleuth and his bickering foals are back for another lap

The Guardian - UK

New on Netflix in September 2024 — all the new shows and movies you need to watch

Netflix has confirmed its slate for September 2024 and it includes "Emily in Paris" season 4: Part 2, "Rebel Ridge," "The Circle" season 7 and more.

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Comedian Phil Wang: ‘The Taskmaster bulge issue only became apparent too late’

The standup on his new Netflix special, falling off a table in front of Timothée Chalamet, and why silly jokes are back

Evening Standard

Taskmaster’s best series, ranked: who will come out on top?

Out of the hit comedy gameshow’s 17 seasons, which ones rise to the top?

GamesRadar

The BAFTA Games Awards 2024 host has been announced

Comedian Phil Wang will host the awards' 20th anniversary show

The Guardian - UK

Best podcasts of the week: From Spice Girls to Sugababes, how Britain’s girlbands conquered the world

In this week’s newsletter: The Saturdays’ Mollie King explores the history of Britain’s dominant female groups in Where It’s At. Plus: five of the most underrated podcasts

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‘Touch by Little Mix might be the greatest pop song of the 21st century’: Phil Wang’s honest playlist

The comedian grew up on the Righteous Brothers and Shaggy, and loves energy-supplier hold music. But what does he think is the song of the century?

The Guardian - UK

Brighton Comedy Garden review – Rose Matafeo and Phil Wang are in fine form as they battle the gulls

Matafeo offers up heartbreak hilarity and Wang brings his dad jacket to the charming outdoor event with the nastiest hecklers on the south coast

Bristol Post

Jayde Adams praised as power cut causes chaos at Bristol Comedy Garden

The Bedminster native kept the show going after the outage plunged the venue into darkness

The Guardian - UK

Phil Wang review – all kinds of funny from the super-droll standup

In a quietly confident show with gags from the sophisticated to the stupid, the comic is consistently enjoyable

The Guardian - UK

From Evil Dead Rise to Everything But the Girl: a complete guide to this week’s entertainment

Whether it’s the latest instalment of the splattertastic franchise or the return of some electropop greats, our critics have you covered for the next seven days

The Guardian - UK

Phil Wang: ‘Tarantula, centipede … I’d eat them again before I eat a baked salmon’

The comedian has strong opinions on prawns and eggs, has difficulties with bananas but otherwise he’s … voracious

The Guardian - UK

‘Buttock-clenching moments of excruciating joy’: famous Succession fans on their favourite scenes

Kendall rapping, Gerri and Roman’s hotel bathroom tryst… as the final season airs, Armando Iannucci, Abi Morgan, Phil Wang and more tell us about their top moments

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