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What is the greatest modern British TV comedy? Vote in Radio Times' poll

What is the greatest modern British TV comedy? Vote in Radio Times' poll5+ hour, 47+ min ago   (1640+ words) Don't miss the chance to have your say. Radio Times is hosting a landmark poll to decide which British TV comedies are destined to become the next generation's classics " and you can make your voice heard right now. The British…...

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radiotimes.com > tv > comedy > mackenzie-crook-16th-century-small-prophets-interview

I'm Mackenzie Crook, and this is the 16th-century inspiration for my new comedy Small Prophets – and how we brought it to life

I'm Mackenzie Crook, and this is the 16th-century inspiration for my new comedy Small Prophets – and how we brought it to life1+ week, 4+ hour ago   (348+ words) Supernatural homunculi grown in jars" Crook reveals the recipe behind his quirky new comedy. Small Prophets is the tale of a suburban alchemist who attempts to grow supernatural beings in his shed from instructions given to him by his elderly…...

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radiotimes.com > tv > drama > run-away-netflix-social-media-test-comment

Netflix's Run Away is the latest show to fail the Gen Z social media test

1+ mon, 6+ hour ago   (1026+ words) The new Harlan Coben adaptation is a great watch " but it falls into the same trap as many of its contemporaries. Let me preface this by saying I have binge watched Netflix thriller Run Away, the latest Harlan Coben offering,…...

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radiotimes.com > tv > comedy > can-you-keep-a-secret-review

Can You Keep a Secret? review: A sitcom with plenty to like, except good jokes

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (611+ words) It's very difficult for me to write this review, since I recently joked with Dawn French that anyone who doesn't like Can You Keep a Secret? should be "ashamed" (see video, above). But also, because I genuinely want to like…...

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radiotimes.com > tv > comedy > dawn-french-can-you-keep-a-secret-interview

Dawn French reveals why she had to star in new comedy Can You Keep a Secret and talks sitcom's emotive real-life inspiration

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (745+ words) Dawn French and Mark Heap team up for a sitcom that deals with Parkinson's disease, insurance fraud and intimacy in later life" Dawn French was adamant she didn't want to star in another sitcom. Adamant. So, when her old friend…...

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radiotimes.com > tv > comedy > amandaland-cast

Amandaland cast: Who stars in the Christmas special?

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (612+ words) It's Christmas, and Amanda is determined to relive the magical Christmases of her childhood " but it proves to be anything but. This Christmas, Amandaland makes its festive debut " and to mark the occasion, Jennifer Saunders joins the cast as Amanda's…...

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radiotimes.com > going-out > the-archers-live-tour-75-anniversary-newsupdate

The Archers confirmed for live 75th anniversary tour as fans can celebrate beloved radio drama

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (450+ words) The Archers will celebrate its 75th anniversary next year by hitting the road. BBC Radio 4s The Archers has announced a live tour in 2026 to mark its 75th anniversary. The brand new live production, which will bring the radio drama out of the…...

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radiotimes.com > tv > comedy > amandaland-christmas-special-2025-release-date

Amandaland Christmas special: Release date, cast, plot and trailer

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (528+ words) Jennifer Saunders joins the cast of Amandaland's first-ever festive special. "A salmon sperm facial, some Meghan Markle marmalade and a white-gold diamond cuff," said Amandaland's Lucy Punch when asked what would be on her character's Christmas list in the show's…...

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radiotimes.com > movies > emma-mackey-ella-mccay-interview-exclusive

Sex Education's Emma Mackey reveals her "bananas" scenes with Hollywood legend and "magical" Simpsons icon in new political film

Sex Education's Emma Mackey reveals her "bananas" scenes with Hollywood legend and "magical" Simpsons icon in new political film1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (802+ words) Mackey leads the cast of Ella McCay, the star-studded new film from veteran writer/director James L Brooks. Since Sex Education wrapped up its final season in 2023, Emma Mackey has been building a pretty eclectic CV. In addition to landing big…...

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radiotimes.com > going-out > tickets > radio-times-best-theatre-shows-2025

We've reviewed over 30 London theatre shows, musicals and plays this year – here's how they rank

We've reviewed over 30 London theatre shows, musicals and plays this year – here's how they rank1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (1762+ words) What a year it's been for the stage! It may seem like something that gets said every December, but 2025 really has been an astounding year for the West End. Iconic shows hit massive milestones, beloved stories got larger-than-life adaptations, and…...