UNCOVERED: Dickie - Caught on Camera

21 New Dark Comics By Pieter De Poortere That Hit Hard Without A Single Word

There’s something special about a comic that can make us laugh without saying a single word. Belgian cartoonist Pieter De Poortere has mastered that art through his iconic character, Dickie (known as Boerke in Belgium), whose misadventures rely entirely on expressive visuals, clever timing, and endings you never see coming.

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Ann Droid is the new Diane Morgan comedy series on BBC iPlayer this week that you can't miss — but don't overlook these 3 underrated gems on the streamer either

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The Guardian - UK · Jun 11

40 Brutally Funny Comics That Turn Tragedy Into A Punchline, By Pieter De Poorter

Meet Boerke—or Dickie, as he’s known outside Belgium. He’s a small, mustached man who always seems to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

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Swinney accused of ‘treading water’ over Government plans for the next year

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Evening Standard · May 6, 2025

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God’s Waiting Room: Racial Reckoning at Life’s End is a beautifully written and intimate book about the characters in an old age home in South Africa. To write it, anthropologist Casey Golomski spent seven years travelling between South Africa and the US. Both countries are grappling with implementing universal healthcare,…

The Conversation · Jan 8, 2025

10 new TV shows from 2024 that are worth watching before the new year

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The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

The week in TV: After the Party; Rage Against the Regime: Iran; The Great British Bake Off: The Final; Smoggie Queens – review

A riveting New Zealand thriller feels real for a reason; survivors of Iran’s ruthless regime speak out. Plus, wayward scones and Middlesborough’s campest misfits

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2024

TV tonight: a hilarious drag queen comedy set in Middlesbrough

Phil Dunning’s Smoggie Queens is full of laughs and love. Plus: the Jackal continues to elude MI6. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2024

How to watch 'Smoggie Queens' online from anywhere – stream LGBTQ+ comedy series

A funny and beguiling underdog story on two fronts. Here's how to watch "Smoggie Queens" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

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