2023 has already given us series 15’s perfect line-up – a gem of a season with Jenny Eclair’s endless joy, Kiell Smith-Bynoe’s cheeky competitiveness, Mae Martin’s cool smarts, Frankie Boyle’s affable bemusement and Ivo Graham’s adorable self-loathing keeping us laughing all the way through to summer.
And there’s not long to wait now until series 16 arrives. The new run of 10 episodes is confirmed to start airing weekly on Channel 4 and Channel4.com from Thursday September 21 at 9pm. That means – interruptions notwithstanding – the series finale should arrive on Thursday November 23, which is traditionally when the next line-up is announced.
But we’re getting ahead of ourselves. The series 16 Taskmaster line-up comes first and back in June, was confirmed as comprising Julian Clary, Lucy Beaumont, Sue Perkins, Susan Wokoma and Sam Campbell.
Let’s have a quick refresher on where we’ve seen the series 16 contestants before:...
And there’s not long to wait now until series 16 arrives. The new run of 10 episodes is confirmed to start airing weekly on Channel 4 and Channel4.com from Thursday September 21 at 9pm. That means – interruptions notwithstanding – the series finale should arrive on Thursday November 23, which is traditionally when the next line-up is announced.
But we’re getting ahead of ourselves. The series 16 Taskmaster line-up comes first and back in June, was confirmed as comprising Julian Clary, Lucy Beaumont, Sue Perkins, Susan Wokoma and Sam Campbell.
Let’s have a quick refresher on where we’ve seen the series 16 contestants before:...
- 9/6/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
BBC One fantasy drama Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell is a marvel, from its cast to its magnificent world-building…
This review contains spoilers.
1.1 The Friends Of English Magic
If, like members of the fusty York Society Of Magicians, you needed proof that magic has been restored to England, that episode was it. Forget bringing half a hundred statues to life, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell has pulled off an even unlikelier feat: bringing quality grown-up fantasy to UK television.
Susanna Clarke’s source novel was a canny choice for the task. Its Regency setting plays to the BBC’s period drama strengths and grounds the seven-part series in a recognisable context for any viewers who might ordinarily run a mile at the word ‘faerie’.
Not that Marc Warren’s chilling Gentleman (the sinister being in the Liberace wig and Norman Lamont eyebrows who showed up towards the end of tonight’s episode...
This review contains spoilers.
1.1 The Friends Of English Magic
If, like members of the fusty York Society Of Magicians, you needed proof that magic has been restored to England, that episode was it. Forget bringing half a hundred statues to life, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell has pulled off an even unlikelier feat: bringing quality grown-up fantasy to UK television.
Susanna Clarke’s source novel was a canny choice for the task. Its Regency setting plays to the BBC’s period drama strengths and grounds the seven-part series in a recognisable context for any viewers who might ordinarily run a mile at the word ‘faerie’.
Not that Marc Warren’s chilling Gentleman (the sinister being in the Liberace wig and Norman Lamont eyebrows who showed up towards the end of tonight’s episode...
- 5/17/2015
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Here's our pick of his finest performances – what would you add to the list?
Whether you think of him as the modern day Robert De Niro or an overpraised Norman Lamont-lookalike (as people used to say), you can't deny that Leonardo DiCaprio has been in some excellent films in the course of his 20 year career – and was the obvious choice to take the title role in Baz Lurhmann's adaptation of The Great Gatsby.
We asked readers to nominate his greatest performances – and here's an attempt to narrow it down to five of the very best, with suggestions from @TomorrowsEnd, @esmehaycox, @bobbyblowdart, @BafflerMeal and @amyjkhan.
Sadly there's no room here for his film debut in Critters 3 – let us know what else you think should have made the list in the comment thread below. Warning: spoilers and adult content feature heavily in these clips.
1. The Basketball Diaries
Here's a notably...
Whether you think of him as the modern day Robert De Niro or an overpraised Norman Lamont-lookalike (as people used to say), you can't deny that Leonardo DiCaprio has been in some excellent films in the course of his 20 year career – and was the obvious choice to take the title role in Baz Lurhmann's adaptation of The Great Gatsby.
We asked readers to nominate his greatest performances – and here's an attempt to narrow it down to five of the very best, with suggestions from @TomorrowsEnd, @esmehaycox, @bobbyblowdart, @BafflerMeal and @amyjkhan.
Sadly there's no room here for his film debut in Critters 3 – let us know what else you think should have made the list in the comment thread below. Warning: spoilers and adult content feature heavily in these clips.
1. The Basketball Diaries
Here's a notably...
- 5/17/2013
- by Adam Boult
- The Guardian - Film News
Reality TV Show Celebrity Big Brother enters its tenth series tonight, and with the identity of potential housemates remaining a tight-lipped secret, with one rather mysterious looking housemate seen in public paraded in a balaclava by show bosses this week, it is anyone’s guess which of the silver screen and music industries stars will compete for our affections, and ultimately, votes this summer.
Here, What Culture! predicts five housemates who might enter the house tonight, as well as providing you with the low down as to who they actually are – because let’s face it, when we say “Celebrity”, we’re not talking Brad Pitt here.
5. Julian Clary
Comedian Julian Clary is among one of those tipped to enter the Celebrity Big Brother House tonight.
Known for his camp style, Clary arrived on the nations radar in the mid-eighties with several appearances on Friday Night Live, and he caused...
Here, What Culture! predicts five housemates who might enter the house tonight, as well as providing you with the low down as to who they actually are – because let’s face it, when we say “Celebrity”, we’re not talking Brad Pitt here.
5. Julian Clary
Comedian Julian Clary is among one of those tipped to enter the Celebrity Big Brother House tonight.
Known for his camp style, Clary arrived on the nations radar in the mid-eighties with several appearances on Friday Night Live, and he caused...
- 8/15/2012
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
From Piers Morgan to Polly Toynbee, Jemima Khan to Jarvis Cocker – David Cameron takes questions from public figures who want answers
Hear what the Pm has to say in our audio interactive
David Mitchell, comedian
Do you wish you were less posh?
"[Laughs] No. You can't change who you are. For a long time I thought my full name was 'The Old Etonian David Cameron'. I had parents who gave me a wonderful start in life, who sacrificed a lot to give me a great education. So I don't ever want to change – I don't want to drop my accent or change my vowels. I am who I am."
Piers Morgan, TV presenter
If you could relive one moment in your life, excluding births of children and marriage, what would it be?
"God, that's a really good question. Piers, why don't you ever ask really good questions like that normally? I...
Hear what the Pm has to say in our audio interactive
David Mitchell, comedian
Do you wish you were less posh?
"[Laughs] No. You can't change who you are. For a long time I thought my full name was 'The Old Etonian David Cameron'. I had parents who gave me a wonderful start in life, who sacrificed a lot to give me a great education. So I don't ever want to change – I don't want to drop my accent or change my vowels. I am who I am."
Piers Morgan, TV presenter
If you could relive one moment in your life, excluding births of children and marriage, what would it be?
"God, that's a really good question. Piers, why don't you ever ask really good questions like that normally? I...
- 11/26/2011
- The Guardian - Film News
They might be fun for the stars who are nominated - but are awards shows such as the Grammys, Baftas and Oscars as interesting for viewers at home?
We are in the midst of what is now commonly known as awards season. This weekend the Grammys take place in Los Angeles, while the Baftas are dished out in London. Tuesday brings the Brit Awards before the month ends with the big one – the 83rd annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles. For the next few weeks these sycophantic telethons will stretch across the TV schedules; barging aside soap operas and football highlights and delaying the news. Anyone would think they were worth watching.
Actually, despite their sometimes great length, I think they are. They often highlight TV programmes, films and albums you've missed and generally give a pat on the back to people who, for the most part, make our lives more entertaining.
We are in the midst of what is now commonly known as awards season. This weekend the Grammys take place in Los Angeles, while the Baftas are dished out in London. Tuesday brings the Brit Awards before the month ends with the big one – the 83rd annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles. For the next few weeks these sycophantic telethons will stretch across the TV schedules; barging aside soap operas and football highlights and delaying the news. Anyone would think they were worth watching.
Actually, despite their sometimes great length, I think they are. They often highlight TV programmes, films and albums you've missed and generally give a pat on the back to people who, for the most part, make our lives more entertaining.
- 2/11/2011
- by Johnny Dee
- The Guardian - Film News
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