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James Acaster review – standup in terrific form with tangled tribute act to himself

In his touring show, Acaster introduces a new alter ego, adding even more layers to his material, along with some trenchant political gags

The Guardian - UK

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

The Guardian - UK

Tess and Claudia quit! Celia farts! It’s 2025’s most jaw-dropping TV moments

From shock Strictly news to shock flatulence, plus a roundup of the most hilarious news fails, here are the year’s wildest bits of television

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Watch James Acaster’s Saturday Kitchen outburst crowned ‘TV moment of the year’

James Acaster punched Saturday Kitchen's polar bear figurine and attacked their Christmas decorations in a moment viewers have crowned “TV moment of the year.”

The Independent UK

Marriage getting you down? Can I interest you in a year-long break?

The Amish tradition of ‘rumspringa’ gives teenagers time away from their families so they can explore worldly pleasures before knuckling down to life. Sound appealing?

The Guardian - UK

London’s disappearing shopping centres: The capital's malls closing to be demolished for flats and offices

Many of the capital’s malls, built between the 1960s and 1990s, now face demolition and redevelopment

Evening Standard

Clash of the Comics at the Eventim Apollo review: an absolute knock-out

5/5 The crowd goes wild for cult Edinburgh Fringe favourite, which pits stand-up comedians against each other — and pro wrestlers

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Toussaint Douglass at the Soho Theatre review: a striking breakthrough from a comedian on the rise

4/5 Is it comedy? Is it nightly onstage therapy? Either way it is extremely funny

Evening Standard

5 of the biggest podcasts of 2025 so far

These are our top podcast picks.

The Independent UK

James Acaster urges public to donate cost of an ice cream to help vulnerable children

James Acaster is urging the public help vulnerable children this summer by donating the cost of an ice cream.

The Independent UK

Bridget Christie on brain fog, flirting, and why she won’t be taking a lover: ‘My heart is full. I am open to it, but I’m not looking for it’

She’s getting divorced and facing an empty nest, but the standup and creator of The Change insists she’s having the time of her life

The Guardian - UK

aa ga’s Daughter Breaks Silence on His ‘Dark Divorce’ That Left Their Family Shattered

Rowan Atkinson’s daughter, Lily Sastry, has spoken publicly for the first time about how her parents’ divorce threw her into a spiral of “darkness and chaos,”

The Fashion Central

James Acaster on his ex leaving him for Rowan Atkinson: 'No one else has ever been left for Mr Bean'

The story has resurfaced as the Mr Bean star's daughter Lily Sastry opened up about how her parents' divorce impacted her

Evening Standard

'They're just like marshmallows...' Robert De Niro reveals strange exotic meat he ate during Deer Hunter shoot

Robert De Niro has revealed he dined on snake meat when he filmed 'The Deer Hunter' on location in Thailand.

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Evening Standard

Best cheese subscription services: Discover the UK's top picks

In pursuit of a deluxe cheese experience? Never run dry on rind-based delights again. After all, cheddar always makes it better.

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: the finale of Rebecca Hall’s mesmerising drama

Will we discover what the mysterious hum is in The Listeners? Plus: James Acaster’s very funny standup show. Here’s what to watch this evening

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James Acaster debuts his first ever HBO comedy special Hecklers Welcome tonight

The deadpan English comedian is welcoming audience participation—and criticism—in his brand-new stand-up special

Evening Standard

London's unmissable gigs and club nights this week

Maddy Mussen shares her pick of the shows to see and be seen at this weekend

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Florence Pugh on the extreme 'bleak' way she got into character for Midsommar

It was a lot to deal with

Woman & Home

The most hilarious moments in British TV

From sitcoms to reality TV blunders and news bloopers, we chart the funniest (and most shocking) British TV moments

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?

Total Film

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire review - "Doesn't touch the original movies but likeable enough"

Evening Standard

Noel Fielding reveals Matt Lucas told him to 'f*** off' in awkward GBBO exchange

Lucas, 49, joined Fielding in 2020 on the Channel 4 baking show for three seasons

The Independent UK

New details emerge about James Acaster’s role in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Comedian is set to play an ‘Egon Spengler’ type inventor in Gil Kenan’s forthcoming film

The Independent UK

James Acaster joke mocking Ricky Gervais resurfaces after his Netflix special Armageddon

Fans have been resharing Acaster’s 2019 bit, which takes aim at comedians who defend controversial or offensive material by claiming their role is ‘to challenge people’

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