Get ready for an evening of wit and wisdom with “Qi Xl,” airing this Tuesday, April 30th, at 9:00 Pm on BBC Two. In Season 21, Episode 15, titled “Ulex,” Sandi Toksvig is joined by a stellar lineup of guests including Bridget Christie, Rosie Jones, Cariad Lloyd, and Alan Davies.
In this episode, the panel dives into the fascinating world of obscure U words, with a particular focus on ulex. From its origins to its significance, viewers will uncover the hidden depths of this unusual word and explore its connections to a myriad of unexpected topics.
As the banter and laughter ensue, viewers can expect to be entertained and enlightened by the quick wit and quirky insights of the panelists. With Sandi at the helm, guiding the discussion with her trademark charm and humor, “Qi Xl” promises an evening of intellectual stimulation and laughter.
Don’t miss out on the fun and frivolity of “Qi Xl,...
In this episode, the panel dives into the fascinating world of obscure U words, with a particular focus on ulex. From its origins to its significance, viewers will uncover the hidden depths of this unusual word and explore its connections to a myriad of unexpected topics.
As the banter and laughter ensue, viewers can expect to be entertained and enlightened by the quick wit and quirky insights of the panelists. With Sandi at the helm, guiding the discussion with her trademark charm and humor, “Qi Xl” promises an evening of intellectual stimulation and laughter.
Don’t miss out on the fun and frivolity of “Qi Xl,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
Adaptation
“Tabby McTat,” the lively children’s story by writer Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler, is set to get the BBC treatment with a new adaptation by longtime Donaldson/Scheffler collaborators Magic Light Pictures. “Doctor Who” star Jodie Whittaker will narrate the tale about a cat who gets separated from his owner while Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísú (“Gangs of London”) will voice Tabby. Other stars lending their voices to the short include Rob Brydon (“Gavin and Stacey”), Cariad Lloyd (“Peep Show”), Joanna Scanlan (“The Thick of It”) and Susan Wokoma (“Enola Holmes”).
“Superworm” directors Sarah Scrimgeour and Jac Hamman will helm the project, which was written by Max Lang and Suzanne Lang. Barney Goodland and Michael Rose of Magic Light Pictures will produce. BBC chief content office Charlotte Moore and BBC drama commissioning editor Nawfal Faizullah acquired the film for the BBC. Red Star Studio will provide animation services.
Disney Season...
“Tabby McTat,” the lively children’s story by writer Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler, is set to get the BBC treatment with a new adaptation by longtime Donaldson/Scheffler collaborators Magic Light Pictures. “Doctor Who” star Jodie Whittaker will narrate the tale about a cat who gets separated from his owner while Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísú (“Gangs of London”) will voice Tabby. Other stars lending their voices to the short include Rob Brydon (“Gavin and Stacey”), Cariad Lloyd (“Peep Show”), Joanna Scanlan (“The Thick of It”) and Susan Wokoma (“Enola Holmes”).
“Superworm” directors Sarah Scrimgeour and Jac Hamman will helm the project, which was written by Max Lang and Suzanne Lang. Barney Goodland and Michael Rose of Magic Light Pictures will produce. BBC chief content office Charlotte Moore and BBC drama commissioning editor Nawfal Faizullah acquired the film for the BBC. Red Star Studio will provide animation services.
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- 5/11/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
‘Doctor Who’ Unveils Jonathan Groff First Look
Jonathan Groff has begun filming his Doctor Who scenes and the BBC has unveiled a first look. The BBC is keeping details about Groff’s character close to its chest but the images show him dressed in Victorian-style clothing flanked by the new doctor, Ncuti Gatwa, and Millie Gibson, who is playing companion Ruby Sunday. Groff, who shot to fame in Glee and has since starred in the likes of Knock at the Cabin, Mindhunter and The Matrix Resurrections, is one of the most high profile stars to have landed a role in the new season, which will air later this year. The likes of Heartstopper’s Yasmin Finney and RuPaul star Jinx Monsoon have also boarded, while David Tennant and Catherine Tate are returning for anniversary specials. Upon the Groff news last week, showrunner Russell T Davies called his signature “an incredible coup.
Jonathan Groff has begun filming his Doctor Who scenes and the BBC has unveiled a first look. The BBC is keeping details about Groff’s character close to its chest but the images show him dressed in Victorian-style clothing flanked by the new doctor, Ncuti Gatwa, and Millie Gibson, who is playing companion Ruby Sunday. Groff, who shot to fame in Glee and has since starred in the likes of Knock at the Cabin, Mindhunter and The Matrix Resurrections, is one of the most high profile stars to have landed a role in the new season, which will air later this year. The likes of Heartstopper’s Yasmin Finney and RuPaul star Jinx Monsoon have also boarded, while David Tennant and Catherine Tate are returning for anniversary specials. Upon the Groff news last week, showrunner Russell T Davies called his signature “an incredible coup.
- 5/11/2023
- by Jesse Whittock and Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Sharon Horgan & Michael Sheen To Lead Jack Thorne’s ‘Best Interests’
Sharon Horgan and Michael Sheen are to lead the Jack Thorne-scripted BBC One drama Best Interests. The duo will play married couple Nicci and Andrew who have two daughters: Katie (Alison Oliver) and Marnie (Niamh Moriarty). Marnie has a life-threatening condition and doctors believe it is in her best interests to be allowed to die, but her loving family disagree. Thus begins a fight that will take them through every stage of a legal process, as they struggle to contemplate this huge decision. Additional cast include Noma Dumezweni, Chizzy Akudolu, Des McAleer, Mat Fraser, Gary Beadle, Jack Morris, Pippa Haywood, Shane Zaza, Lucian Msamati and Lisa McGrillis. Thorne said: “Best Interests cases are both compelling and revealing. Our country has a very troubled relationship with disability and these cases put a spotlight on that. But our drama is first...
Sharon Horgan and Michael Sheen are to lead the Jack Thorne-scripted BBC One drama Best Interests. The duo will play married couple Nicci and Andrew who have two daughters: Katie (Alison Oliver) and Marnie (Niamh Moriarty). Marnie has a life-threatening condition and doctors believe it is in her best interests to be allowed to die, but her loving family disagree. Thus begins a fight that will take them through every stage of a legal process, as they struggle to contemplate this huge decision. Additional cast include Noma Dumezweni, Chizzy Akudolu, Des McAleer, Mat Fraser, Gary Beadle, Jack Morris, Pippa Haywood, Shane Zaza, Lucian Msamati and Lisa McGrillis. Thorne said: “Best Interests cases are both compelling and revealing. Our country has a very troubled relationship with disability and these cases put a spotlight on that. But our drama is first...
- 3/16/2022
- by Nancy Tartaglione and Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Jack Gleeson, who is known to most as the despicable King Joffrey from “Game of Thrones,” is set to make his return to television after a six-year break.
Gleeson has been announced among the cast members for “Out of Her Mind,” a BBC comedy from comedian Sara Pascoe which has Simon Pegg and Nick Frost on board as executive producers. News of Gleeson’s casting comes after he had previously hinted that he might give up acting as a career.
The series explores explores heartbreak, family and how to survive them both. Per a description of the show, it will look to subvert the traditional sitcom format by combining eccentric characters, animation, and scientific explanation.
“‘Out Of Her Mind’ is a direct expression of my mind. We’ve turned my brain into a theme-park, and everyone’s invited,” said Pascoe.
“The cast are Incredible and I can’t wait for...
Gleeson has been announced among the cast members for “Out of Her Mind,” a BBC comedy from comedian Sara Pascoe which has Simon Pegg and Nick Frost on board as executive producers. News of Gleeson’s casting comes after he had previously hinted that he might give up acting as a career.
The series explores explores heartbreak, family and how to survive them both. Per a description of the show, it will look to subvert the traditional sitcom format by combining eccentric characters, animation, and scientific explanation.
“‘Out Of Her Mind’ is a direct expression of my mind. We’ve turned my brain into a theme-park, and everyone’s invited,” said Pascoe.
“The cast are Incredible and I can’t wait for...
- 3/9/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
After six years off TV, Game of Thrones' King Joffrey is making his comeback. Translation? Jack Gleeson has his first TV role in six years since his Game of Thrones character was killed off in 2014. Gleeson will appear in Out of Her Mind, a six-part comedy on BBC Two. Sara Pascoe wrote and will star in the series. The cast also includes Juliet Stevenson, Fiona Button, Cariad Lloyd, Adrian Edmonson, Navin Chowdhry, Sean Gilder, Tom Stuart, Scroobius Pip, Jumayn Hunter, Sheila Reid, Cash Holland, Lorraine Ashbourne and Cian Barry. According to BBC Two, Out of Her Mind will explore heartbreak, family and how to survive both. The comedy will include a mix of animation as well as scientific explanation. ...
- 3/9/2020
- E! Online
It's Halloween on Strictly Come Dancing, which, of course means an array of exuberant costumes and terrifying dancing (sorry, Jeremy).
As always, Digital Spy had its eyes glued to the second screen, and here's the the most entertaining reactions to tonight's show:
Obviously Twitter was stacked with jokes on tonight's spooky theme:
So funny watching @CraigRevHorwood be serious when he looks like this @bbcstrictly #Strictly #strictlycomedancing pic.twitter.com/ZBSQL2e4n5
— Jonathan Simms (@JonathanSSimms) October 31, 2015
The scariest thing so far this #Strictly Halloween episode is Tess's presenting skills
— Chris (@chrisw0440) October 31, 2015
Remember, the judges will penalise you for illegal lifts in #Strictly #Halloween Dancing pic.twitter.com/EX749qQEq0
— Matthew Ward (@HistoryNeedsYou) October 31, 2015
When Botox Fails! #strictlycomedancing pic.twitter.com/H9lmcHwQil
— Inebriated Anorak (@IontheAnorak) October 31, 2015
People were confused by Claudia Winkelman dressing as a cat:
In Claudia's world I'm guessing Halloween just means a smidge more eyeliner. #scd...
As always, Digital Spy had its eyes glued to the second screen, and here's the the most entertaining reactions to tonight's show:
Obviously Twitter was stacked with jokes on tonight's spooky theme:
So funny watching @CraigRevHorwood be serious when he looks like this @bbcstrictly #Strictly #strictlycomedancing pic.twitter.com/ZBSQL2e4n5
— Jonathan Simms (@JonathanSSimms) October 31, 2015
The scariest thing so far this #Strictly Halloween episode is Tess's presenting skills
— Chris (@chrisw0440) October 31, 2015
Remember, the judges will penalise you for illegal lifts in #Strictly #Halloween Dancing pic.twitter.com/EX749qQEq0
— Matthew Ward (@HistoryNeedsYou) October 31, 2015
When Botox Fails! #strictlycomedancing pic.twitter.com/H9lmcHwQil
— Inebriated Anorak (@IontheAnorak) October 31, 2015
People were confused by Claudia Winkelman dressing as a cat:
In Claudia's world I'm guessing Halloween just means a smidge more eyeliner. #scd...
- 10/31/2015
- Digital Spy
New BBC Three prison-set sitcom Crims, which starts tonight at 9pm, has plenty of Inbetweeners-style fun going for it...
There's an old turn of phrase that goes 'with friends like these, who needs enemies?'. It's also the first thing on Luke's mind when he's arrested for being an unwitting getaway driver for Jason, his girlfriend's brother. Sentenced to two years at Sunnybank Young Offenders Institution, Luke (played by Welsh comedian Elis James) wastes no time at all in making enemies of Marcel, the Twilight obsessed big dog. Now he's needing all the friends he could get, even wide-eyed idiot Jason.
BBC three's Crims is a new sitcom created and written by musical comedian Adam Kay and Grandma's House co-scribe Dan Swimer. 'It's an odd couple sitcom that just happens to be set in a prison' explains Adam. 'We started off with the Luke and Jason, establishing their relationship. Then...
There's an old turn of phrase that goes 'with friends like these, who needs enemies?'. It's also the first thing on Luke's mind when he's arrested for being an unwitting getaway driver for Jason, his girlfriend's brother. Sentenced to two years at Sunnybank Young Offenders Institution, Luke (played by Welsh comedian Elis James) wastes no time at all in making enemies of Marcel, the Twilight obsessed big dog. Now he's needing all the friends he could get, even wide-eyed idiot Jason.
BBC three's Crims is a new sitcom created and written by musical comedian Adam Kay and Grandma's House co-scribe Dan Swimer. 'It's an odd couple sitcom that just happens to be set in a prison' explains Adam. 'We started off with the Luke and Jason, establishing their relationship. Then...
- 1/8/2015
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
A new trailer for upcoming BBC Three comedy Crims has premiered.
Set in a raucous Youth Offender Institution, the series sees comedian Elis James and Kadiff Kirwan both make their TV acting debut.
James stars as strait-laced Luke, who inadvertently finds himself sentenced to two years in a Young Offenders Institution, after becoming a getaway driver for his girlfriend's brother Jason (Kirwan).
Sharing a cell with his so-called friend, Luke finds himself forced to rely upon Jason's street smarts, or lack thereof, to get through the experience.
Crims also stars Give Out Girls's Cariad Lloyd as prison officer Dawn, Him and Her's Ricky Champ as her colleague Greg and a cameo from former Doctor Who star Sylvester McCoy.
The six-episode series has been created and written by Dan Swimer (Bad Education) and Adam Kay (Up The Women).
Crims will premiere on BBC Three next month, January 2015.
Set in a raucous Youth Offender Institution, the series sees comedian Elis James and Kadiff Kirwan both make their TV acting debut.
James stars as strait-laced Luke, who inadvertently finds himself sentenced to two years in a Young Offenders Institution, after becoming a getaway driver for his girlfriend's brother Jason (Kirwan).
Sharing a cell with his so-called friend, Luke finds himself forced to rely upon Jason's street smarts, or lack thereof, to get through the experience.
Crims also stars Give Out Girls's Cariad Lloyd as prison officer Dawn, Him and Her's Ricky Champ as her colleague Greg and a cameo from former Doctor Who star Sylvester McCoy.
The six-episode series has been created and written by Dan Swimer (Bad Education) and Adam Kay (Up The Women).
Crims will premiere on BBC Three next month, January 2015.
- 12/16/2014
- Digital Spy
Bad Education, Bluestone 42 and Some Girls have all been recommissioned by BBC Three.
The channel has also ordered new six-part sitcom 600 Days and comedy pilot Top Coppers.
600 Days follows the straight-laced Luke (Elis James), who finds himself sentenced to two years in a Young Offender Institution along with his girlfriend's witless brother Jason (Kadiff Kirwan).
Him & Her actor Ricky Champ and comic Cariad Lloyd will also star in the series from writers Dan Swimer (Grandma's House) and Adam Kay (Mongrels).
Top Coppers - starring Conor McKenna, John Kearns, Tom Bennett and Fresh Meat actress Charlotte Ritchie - is a 30-minute action comedy about police detectives.
BBC Three Controller Zai Bennett said: "BBC Three is at the heart of new comedy in the UK and is not only still on air, but thriving.
"These four deliciously different and brilliantly written series and pilot demonstrate our ongoing commitment to bring our viewers even more cutting edge,...
The channel has also ordered new six-part sitcom 600 Days and comedy pilot Top Coppers.
600 Days follows the straight-laced Luke (Elis James), who finds himself sentenced to two years in a Young Offender Institution along with his girlfriend's witless brother Jason (Kadiff Kirwan).
Him & Her actor Ricky Champ and comic Cariad Lloyd will also star in the series from writers Dan Swimer (Grandma's House) and Adam Kay (Mongrels).
Top Coppers - starring Conor McKenna, John Kearns, Tom Bennett and Fresh Meat actress Charlotte Ritchie - is a 30-minute action comedy about police detectives.
BBC Three Controller Zai Bennett said: "BBC Three is at the heart of new comedy in the UK and is not only still on air, but thriving.
"These four deliciously different and brilliantly written series and pilot demonstrate our ongoing commitment to bring our viewers even more cutting edge,...
- 3/20/2014
- Digital Spy
Armstrong and Miller comic lambasts 'inverse snobbery' while Ricky Gervais teaches guitar – and who's the hottest comedian?
This week's comedy news
We begin with the Telegraph's tale of Alexander Armstrong and the apparent victimisation of "posh" comics. "Why should your background be held against you?," asks the descendant of William the Conqueror, alumnus of a Durham public school and director of a production company called Toff Media. "It is so short-sighted … This tribal aversion to anyone with a posh voice is very boring." Armstrong – best known as one half of the sketch double-act Armstrong and Miller – even lodges the improbable complaint that his privileged upbringing has been detrimental to his career in British entertainment. In the piece, he blames inverse snobbery for the BBC initially spurning Armstrong and Miller after their big break on the Edinburgh fringe in the mid-1990s. And, he adds, "I'm not anticipating an offer to...
This week's comedy news
We begin with the Telegraph's tale of Alexander Armstrong and the apparent victimisation of "posh" comics. "Why should your background be held against you?," asks the descendant of William the Conqueror, alumnus of a Durham public school and director of a production company called Toff Media. "It is so short-sighted … This tribal aversion to anyone with a posh voice is very boring." Armstrong – best known as one half of the sketch double-act Armstrong and Miller – even lodges the improbable complaint that his privileged upbringing has been detrimental to his career in British entertainment. In the piece, he blames inverse snobbery for the BBC initially spurning Armstrong and Miller after their big break on the Edinburgh fringe in the mid-1990s. And, he adds, "I'm not anticipating an offer to...
- 5/14/2013
- by Brian Logan
- The Guardian - Film News
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