Melbourne's $500k AI Comedy Robot Experiment
A University of Melbourne researcher is using a $500k grant to teach a swarm of 10 robots standup comedy, starting with non-verbal humour. Can AI ever be genuinely funny?
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Friends and 5 Major Shows Leaving Netflix This Month
Netflix subscribers face a festive blow as Friends, The Big Bang Theory, and other hits depart the platform on December 30. Discover the full list and where to watch them next.
Netflix acquires Warner Bros in £54bn mega-deal
Netflix has agreed a monumental £54 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discover what the deal means for your favourite shows, from Harry Potter to HBO, and the future of streaming.
Fackham Hall Review: A Fast, Funny Downton Abbey Spoof
The spoof genre makes a comeback with Fackham Hall, a hilarious Downton Abbey parody starring Damian Lewis and Thomasin McKenzie. Read our full review of this joke-dense period romp.
New Game of Thrones Spin-Off Takes a Lighter Tone
The upcoming 'Game of Thrones' spin-off, 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms', promises a refreshing change. Based on George R.R. Martin's 'Dunk and Egg' tales, it swaps epic battles for character-driven humour. Discover why this shift is a welcome relief for
Eternity Review: A Rom-Com That Could Spark Divorce
The new high-concept film 'Eternity' starring Elizabeth Olsen and Miles Teller is a smart romantic comedy that poses a profound afterlife dilemma. In UK cinemas now.
Netflix in exclusive talks to buy Warner Bros Discovery
Netflix is now the frontrunner to acquire Warner Bros Discovery's streaming and studio assets in a move that would reshape Hollywood. The deal includes a $5bn breakup fee.
Review: Josh Jones's 'vanishingly insubstantial' Glasgow set
Mancunian comic Josh Jones brought his tour to Glasgow, but the show was criticised for lacking substance and strong jokes. Read our full review of the performance at The Stand.
HBO Max UK Launch Confirmed for March 2026
Warner Bros' HBO Max streaming service finally gets a UK launch date, bringing prestige shows like House of the Dragon. Will it dethrone Netflix?
Mad Men 4K Restoration on HBO Max Has Major Goofs
HBO Max's new 4K restoration of Mad Men contains bizarre mistakes, including visible crew members and episodes out of order. Discover the streaming blunders here.
'Too Offensive' Blackadder Script Sells for Charity
An unpublished Blackadder Christmas special script, scrapped in the 1980s for fear of causing offence, is on sale for £10,000. Proceeds support children's education charity Theirworld.
UK Fans Desperate for Hit Series Heated Rivalry
British TV fans are devastated as the hit sports romance series Heated Rivalry remains unavailable in the UK. Find out why this 'masterpiece' has the world hooked and when it might finally arrive.
Friends Leaving Netflix UK – Where to Watch Next
Friends is leaving Netflix UK on December 30. Discover why it's going, the impact on fans, and where you can stream all ten seasons in the new year.
Mammoth Series 2 Review: BBC's Subversive 70s Sitcom
Mike Bubbins returns as Tony Mammoth in the BBC Two sitcom's second series. This review explores the show's deadpan send-up of masculinity and its surprising insights into modern life. Watch now on BBC iPlayer.
Friends to be removed from Netflix UK and Ireland this month
Beloved sitcom Friends is being removed from Netflix in the UK and Ireland on December 30, 2025, sparking fan outcry. Discover the details and where it might stream next.
Comedians' 14-Year Friendship Through Life's Ups and Downs
Comedians Cariad Lloyd and Rachel Parris reflect on their 14-year friendship forged through improv comedy, parenting journeys and supporting each other through grief. Discover their heartwarming story.
Judi Love's Comedy Tour Finds Humour in Past Trauma
Comedian Judi Love reveals how laughter helped her heal from trauma as she prepares for 23-date tour 'All About the Love'. The TV star discusses her journey from social work to comedy stardom.
Reader's Plea: A Resident Evil Comedy Game
A passionate gamer argues that Capcom should embrace the campy humour of its past and create a full-blown comedy Resident Evil or Dino Crisis game to innovate the industry.
Tom Stoppard's New Play Premieres in London
Discover Tom Stoppard's brilliant new play exploring language and identity. Experience the master playwright's latest intellectual comedy in London's West End.
Peter Kay Rejects Netflix Over Phoenix Nights Warnings
Comedian Peter Kay reveals he turned down Netflix's offer to stream Phoenix Nights due to their request for trigger warnings. Discover why he chose to keep the classic comedy 'not politically correct'.
Dinner Party Chat: AI Art, Trump & Spotify Boycotts
Navigate awkward silences with our guide to 2025's hottest topics, from AI museums and Spotify boycotts to Saudi comedy gigs and nuclear thrillers. Master the art of conversation today!
Hitchhiker's Guide Stage Show Returns to London
Douglas Adams' sci-fi comedy masterpiece returns to the stage at Riverside Studios. Discover how this new production handles the beloved galactic adventure.
Peter Kay reveals new charity tour dates after surgery
Comedian Peter Kay announces new 2026 tour dates with profits going to 12 cancer charities, following recent surgery that forced show rescheduling. Tickets on sale Sunday.
I Love LA: HBO's Authentic Gen Z Comedy Hit
Discover why HBO's I Love LA is being hailed as the first authentic Gen Z comedy and the best show of 2024. Explore its fresh take on influencer culture and why it's dominating conversations.
John Tottenham's Service: Grumpy Bookseller's Tale
John Tottenham's debut novel Service delivers a bitter black comedy about a cantankerous LA bookseller struggling with literary failure and annoying customers. Discover this unique comic voice.
Zootropolis 2 Review: Formulaic Disney Sequel Disappoints
Disney's Zootropolis 2 delivers algorithmically generated laughs in a soulless sequel that might as well be AI created. Read our full review of this family comedy.
Daddy Issues Series 2 Review: Comedy Finds Its Feet
Danielle Ward's father-daughter sitcom returns with sublime one-liners and heartfelt moments. Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey shine in this growing comedy gem now on BBC iPlayer.
TV Shows UK Fans Demand to Return
Guardian readers reveal the TV series they most want revived, from the return of Peep Show's dysfunctional duo to a greener Top Gear. Discover which cult classics could make a comeback.
Rupert Grint's touching message to new Ron Weasley
Original Harry Potter star Rupert Grint reveals he sent a heartfelt letter to new Ron Weasley actor Alastair Stout, wishing him well for the HBO series. Read the full story.
Matthew Rhys' Best Performance in Perry Mason Revealed
Discover Matthew Rhys' critically acclaimed performance in HBO's Perry Mason after watching The Beast in Me. Stream the Emmy-nominated crime drama on NOW.
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