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Claudia Winkleman is a national treasure of British TV – so why has her chat show failed to catch light?

COMMENT: Many gladiators have entered the chat show arena and eaten dust. Winkleman may be down, writes Patrick Smith, but she’s definitely not out

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The brutal heckle which still haunts comedy star years later

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Comedian Josh Widdicombe shares the cruel heckle he’ll never forget

‘It was such a specific angle that it stuck with me,’ comedian said

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Schedule some laughs: The best comedy shows to see in 2026

The unmissable comedy tours you really should book now or risk missing out on big laughs this coming year

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The best comedy on TV this Christmas

Here are the best comedy shows to keep you chuckling despite being with your family

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Leona Lewis and Suranne Jones among stars to support Christmas Jumper Day

She is joined by podcasters Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks, actors Zawe Aston and Angela Griffin, singer Claire Richards and broadcaster Amanda Holden.

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TV tonight: a very daft 90s classic is revived – with bonus celebrities

Alesha Dixon and Josh Widdicombe cause chaos on a beach in You Bet! Plus, the lavishly silly The Count of Monte Cristo. Here’s what to watch this evening

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Denise Welch auctioning off Glastonbury Brat flag

Denise Welch is auctioning off the Glastonbury Brat flag with her name on it to raise money for the Children North East charity.

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Joe Lycett gives glimpse into life as father after shocking fans with baby news

‘Loads of nappies,’ said comedian

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Rob Beckett looks back: ‘Where I was from, you got attention by being good at fighting or football. There were no class clowns’

The standup comedian and broadcaster on realising he was funny, Parenting Hell and avoiding the spotlight

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Josh Widdicombe reveals he suffered ‘mental collapse’ that led to ‘horrific’ insomnia

‘I had to change the way I was approaching my life,’ comedian said

The Independent UK

Alex Jones slams big Hollywood One Show guest she thought was 'full of himself'

The TV star has interviewed a number of big names for the BBC One programme over the last 15 years but one stands out for all of the wrong reasons

Evening Standard

‘If I’d written Happy Birthday, I wouldn’t be in comedy’: Josh Widdicombe’s honest playlist

The comedian gets a nostalgic rush from the Smiths and would have the Beatles soundtracking his funeral, but which Welsh indie classic can he no longer bear?

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Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2024 – open thread

Seasons greetings, glitterati! Which judge has been on the egg nog – and who will win the silver star? Join us for every minute of the ho-ho-hoofing

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How to watch the 2024 'Strictly Come Dancing' Christmas Special online and on TV

Six new celebrities take to the dance floor for the show's annual holiday extravaganza. Here's how to watch the 2024 "Strictly Come Dancing" Christmas Special online and from anywhere in the world.

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Strictly Come Dancing reveals lineup for 2024 Christmas special

Six stars from across TV, radio and comedy will compete for the festive trophy

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Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2024: release date, full celebrity line up and everything we know

Christmas wouldn't be complete without the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2024.

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Josh Widdicombe revealed as first celebrity for Strictly’s Christmas special

The comedian said he is ‘utterly terrified this will end in humiliation’.

The Guardian - UK

‘All comedians are broken’: Rob Beckett on dyslexia, family bonds and what drives him

The much-loved standup and presenter discusses his journey from dark thoughts to self-realisation ahead of his forthcoming tour

The Independent UK

Joe Lycett announces that he’s become a father: ‘We’ve already sold the rights to the first family picture’

Comedian shared an appreciation post for ‘the extraordinary women’s hospital’ his son was born in

Evening Standard

Joe Lycett reveals he has become a father as he shares photo of son

Comedian announces personal update with playful nod to fellow comics Josh Widdicombe and Rob Beckett

The Guardian - UK

Comedian Joe Lycett says he has become father of a baby boy

TV presenter praises and thanks staff at Birmingham women’s hospital for ‘exceptional’ care his partner received

The Guardian - UK

Goodbye Quickly Kevin – the podcast that proved 90s football was silly, and great

Josh Widdicombe, Chris Scull and Michael Marden talk about bringing their much-loved show to an end after seven years

The Independent UK

How Taskmaster became a stratospheric, and very silly, success story

The Greg Davies-fronted show is airing its season 17 finale tonight. It has become a mega hit for Channel 4 after making the leap from Dave years ago, but execs took some convincing that it could work, creator Alex Horne tells Isobel Lewis

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