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The return of Hugh's Fish Fight caught almost 1.5m on Monday night, while Mr T's World's Craziest Fools ended with 690k, according to the latest audience data. Hugh's Fish Fight: The Battle Continues, featuring TV cook Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall restarting his campaign to change the way people eat fish, was seen by 1.43m (5.7%) on Channel 4 in the 9pm hour, along with 177k (0.9%) on +1. Also in the 9pm hour, Jason Manford's comedy talent show Show Me The Funny amused 1.87m (7.5%) on ITV1, as former Eddie Murphy lookalike Rudi Lickwood became the fourth contestant to be eliminated after a gig in front of hospital staff. However, both shows were easily outperformed by a new episode of New Tricks, titled 'Objects Of Desire', which averaged 8.15m (32.6%) for BBC One. On BBC Three, World's Craziest Fools ended (more)...
- 8/9/2011
- by By Andrew Laughlin
- Digital Spy
Rudi Lickwood became the latest comedian to be voted off 'Show Me The Funny' last night (08.08.11). The 47-year-old funnyman failed to impress judges Kate Copstick, Alan Davies and guest panellist Jo Brand with his routine in front of a group of doctors and nurses. However, the former Eddie Murphy lookalike isn't too bothered by his departure from the show, as he insists he is capable of doing Kate's job on the ITV1 series. He exclusively told Bang Showbiz: "Before 'Show Me The Funny' I actually discovered comedians. Basically, I can do Kate Copstick's job but she can't do mine." Despite being axed from...
- 8/9/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Rudi Lickwood became the fourth contestant eliminated from ITV1's Show Me the Funny tonight after a gig in front of hospital staff. The former Eddie Murphy lookalike was accused of too much "faffing" by guest judge and ex-nurse Jo Brand, and was eliminated after a unanimous vote by the judges. Brand told Lickwood: "I thought you did far too much faffing about with the audience when actually you could have filled that time much better with some jokes." Alan Davies agreed, saying: "Unfortunately Rudi you're coming from a long way back after last week. (more)...
- 8/8/2011
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Rudi is stretchered out of the competition after hospital gig flat-lines
After a tough gig in front of doctors and nurses it’s time to find out who will be discharged from the competition.
This week the judges are joined by ex-nurse and comedian, Jo Brand. They decided that Alfie, Stuart, Ellie and Rudi will be called back to see them. After praising Alfie’s act for finally using his job as a policeman to connect with the audience, the judges speak to the remaining three. A tense showdown ensues as they question whether the stand-ups have what it takes to win the competition and pull off their own tour.
Jo Brand kicks off proceedings and offers her verdict on Rudi: “I thought you did far too much faffing about with the audience when actually you could have filled that time much better with some jokes.” Alan adds: “Unfortunately Rudi...
After a tough gig in front of doctors and nurses it’s time to find out who will be discharged from the competition.
This week the judges are joined by ex-nurse and comedian, Jo Brand. They decided that Alfie, Stuart, Ellie and Rudi will be called back to see them. After praising Alfie’s act for finally using his job as a policeman to connect with the audience, the judges speak to the remaining three. A tense showdown ensues as they question whether the stand-ups have what it takes to win the competition and pull off their own tour.
Jo Brand kicks off proceedings and offers her verdict on Rudi: “I thought you did far too much faffing about with the audience when actually you could have filled that time much better with some jokes.” Alan adds: “Unfortunately Rudi...
- 8/8/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Top Moments Of Episode Four:
Rudi Loses Patience With Stuart During Hospital Task
Controversial Running Order Causes A Stir
Tensions Rise Backstage As Comics Turn On Each Other
This week the comics’ must brace themselves for accidents and emergencies as they head to a hospital for their latest gig.
They are placed into three teams where they must create a 20 minute radio show for staff and patients with the winners deciding on this weeks running order. Each comedian will need to use their hospital experience to create brand new material for an audience of medics, but who will survive their gig and who will flat-line on stage?
Rudi Loses Patience With Stuart During Hospital Task
As they are placed into teams for their latest challenge, Stuart seems immediately wary of his partner Rudi and comments sheepishly: “He’s quite abrupt and I fear him… He’s a scary guy.”
With...
Rudi Loses Patience With Stuart During Hospital Task
Controversial Running Order Causes A Stir
Tensions Rise Backstage As Comics Turn On Each Other
This week the comics’ must brace themselves for accidents and emergencies as they head to a hospital for their latest gig.
They are placed into three teams where they must create a 20 minute radio show for staff and patients with the winners deciding on this weeks running order. Each comedian will need to use their hospital experience to create brand new material for an audience of medics, but who will survive their gig and who will flat-line on stage?
Rudi Loses Patience With Stuart During Hospital Task
As they are placed into teams for their latest challenge, Stuart seems immediately wary of his partner Rudi and comments sheepishly: “He’s quite abrupt and I fear him… He’s a scary guy.”
With...
- 8/8/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Rudi Lickwood became the latest comedian to be voted off 'Show Me The Funny' last night (08.08.11). The 47-year-old funnyman failed to impress judges Kate Copstick, Alan Davies and guest panellist Jo Brand with his routine in front of a group of doctors and nurses. However, the former Eddie Murphy lookalike isn't too bothered by his departure from the show, as he insists he is capable of doing Kate's job on the ITV1 series. He exclusively told Bang Showbiz: "Before 'Show Me The Funny' I actually discovered comedians. Basically, I can do Kate Copstick's job but she can't do mine." Despite being axed from...
- 8/5/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Rudi Lickwood and Alfie Moore's adult humour causes controversy on tonight's episode of Show Me The Funny. The eight remaining stand-ups are challenged to perform for a group of 12 to 14-year-olds and spend a day back at school preparing their material. Policeman Moore struggles to adapt his material for a young crowd, asking the school kids: "So... has anybody ever seen a dead body? That's probably a bad question to ask." When one pupil claims to have seen his aunt at a funeral, Moore digs himself a deeper hole, commenting: (more)...
- 8/1/2011
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
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