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Daily Mirror
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
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Mitchell and Webb return for new comedy sketch show but fans are divided
David Mitchell and Robert Webb are set to return to Channel 4 later this year, and fans have been given their first glimpse of the sketch show with a new teaser Veteran comedians David Mitchell and Robert Webb are set to make their sketch show later this year, though a preview has divided audiences. Fans remain uncertain about what to expect from the Channel 4 programme, following an airport-themed sketch that the broadcaster shared across social media platforms. Whilst viewers were delighted to witness the return of the seasoned sketch show duo, known for Bruiser and That Mitchell and Webb Look, many were left hoping the material improves from here. Others were thoroughly entertained by the sketch, describing it as both hilariously funny and a remarkably accurate, albeit comedically exaggerated, portrayal of airport customs and security procedures. A discussion on the r/BritishTV Reddit forum saw supporters expressing their enthusiasm, with many celebrating the revival of sketch comedy from the Peep Show stars. One admirer of the piece commented: "It's nice to see sketch comedy returning!" Another contributed: "I enjoyed this sketch, there are some glum sods in this sub." A third remarked: "I don't know if this is funny or just depressingly accurate." While some celebrated Mitchell and Webb's return to sketch comedy, others remained hopeful for more amusing material ahead. One contributor observed: "Felt like Mitchell and Webb acting in a sketch written by Lee Mack and Catherine Tate." Another expressed mixed reactions following the sketch, noting: "I'll be fair and say I did laugh at a couple of jokes in it, but it also felt very dated in terms of subject matter. "Not saying every sketch has to be cutting edge, but it's weird to promote the show with a sketch that's basically the same as one that plenty of online sketch comedians have done before." A third bluntly stated: "It was pretty unfunny and obvious." The Peep Show duo confirmed their involvement in a fresh sketch programme, scheduled to air on Channel 4 later this year. Their joint statement reads: "When Channel 4 asked us to do another sketch show we were startled, bemused and available. "It's a perilous time for the industry and so it's our hope that relaunching the trickiest genre of comedy is a brilliant piece of counter intuitive commissioning. "We're confident that unlike Roger Moore with his shoe on the bonnet of a car teetering on the edge of a cliff in For Your Eyes Only [REPLACE WITH 21ST CENTURY REFERENCE?] we're not about to give British TV comedy a final lethal nudge into the abyss." This represents the pair's first comedic venture since Back, the Channel 4 dark comedy series which spanned two seasons.
Metro
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Channel 4 comedy branded 'a gift' to be greatest comeback of 2025
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video They're back! After more than a decade, David Mitchell and Robert Webb are bringing back the sketch show with a brand new comedy. Channel 4 has finally released a first look clip and image from the upcoming series Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping, a brand new sketch show hitting screens in September 2025. The six-part season reunites comedy giants Mitchell and Webb on screen for the first time since 2017's Back and 12 years since the end of Peep Show, where they'll be joined by the next generation of comedy heroes, including Ghosts star and Great British Sewing Bee's best-ever host Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Lara Ricote, Stevie Martin, and Krystal Evans. The first preview of Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping shows a flustered Mitchell sweating his way through airport security, manifesting our biggest fears while also feeling terrifyingly accurate. It's painfully awkward, completely absurd and fans are already calling the show 'a gift'. While many viewers of the preview said they 'can't wait', Mitchell and Webb fan Henry Shevlin has high hopes the show will be even funnier. He wrote on X: 'Mitchell & Webb are probably my favourite British comedians so looking forward to this. The sketch itself isn't that brilliant but maybe C4 went for one with 'broad appeal' and the actual show will be weirder and nerdier.' Ahead of its launch, Mitchell and Webb said: 'When Channel 4 asked us to do another sketch show we were startled, bemused and available. 'It's a perilous time for the industry and so it's our hope that relaunching the trickiest genre of comedy is a brilliant piece of counterintuitive commissioning. 'And we're confident that unlike Roger Moore with his shoe on the bonnet of a car teetering on the edge of a cliff in For Your Eyes Only [REPLACE WITH 21ST CENTURY REFERENCE?] we're not about to give British TV comedy a final lethal nudge into the abyss. 'We're looking forward to working with our brilliant new cast despite their youth and talent and would like to encourage viewers to watch the advert break carefully and do their best to buy something. 'It doesn't have to be a car but, you know, a box of chocolates or an app or something.' More Trending Smith-Bynoe added: 'Getting to join this project with comedy legends Mitchell & Webb feels like getting to sit on the grown-ups table that you've been trying to get on for years, then you realise the grown-ups are just as funny, silly and they'll let you have a sip of Advocaat. 'I'm really excited to be a part of this long-awaited return of comedy royalty.' The duo's last sketch show, Mitchell and Webb Look, won them a Bafta for Best Comedy and ran for four seasons on the BBC. View More » Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping launches on Channel 4 next month. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: TV fans can finally binge 'unmissable' crime drama on free UK streamer MORE: Bonnie Blue's graphic Channel 4 documentary branded 'disturbing' by viewers MORE: Bonnie Blue's 1000 Men documentary has totally changed my mind about her
Scoop
24-07-2025
- Health
- Scoop
Rescue Crew Chief Issues Lifesaving Challenge
The crew chief of the Westpac rescue helicopter service is urging the community to help them get back to base this August, as demand for the lifesaving service continues to grow. 'Every time we take off could be the difference between life and death. This is vital work, but we can't do it alone,' says Crew Chief Rick Knight. The Canterbury Westpac and ROA Mining Rescue Helicopters have already completed over 520 missions this year across the Canterbury West Coast region and demand continues to increase. 'Whether it's a medical emergency in one of our rural communities, an accident in remote terrain, or an urgent response to a personal locator beacon activation, we all rely on the rescue helicopters to be there - and we are. 'But to continue to provide this world-class service we need our community's support. We need the community to take up this challenge and help us get Back to Base,' says Knight. Back to Base is a virtual event in which people are encouraged to challenge themselves to cover the distance equivalent to a real rescue helicopter mission. The Back to Base distances range from 9 km, the distance from Christchurch Hospital back to base, up to 155 km, the distance from Timaru to base. Alternatively, participants can set their own target. Last year, $45,000 was raised through Back to Base with participants finding unique ways to complete the challenge. A team of ocean swimmers swam 500 km, a mum and her two children walked and ran 349 km, while an 80-year-old man walked 9 km. 'It's simple. Choose your distance, get a few sponsors on board and get moving. It doesn't matter if you walk, run, swim, ski, or hit the treadmill – however you move you will be supporting the lifesaving work of the rescue helicopter crew,' Knight says. There are 39 crew who work across the Canterbury and West Coast rescue helicopter service, operated by GCH Aviation. For all of them physical fitness, and the mental strength that comes from that, is vital for their job. 'Crew roles demand a high level of fitness every day – whether we're swimming through rough seas during a marine rescue or trekking rugged terrain to reach an injured tramper. Even helicopter winch operations require strength and precision. It's an intense and highly specialised job. 'The Back to Base challenge reflects the grit and commitment required in air rescue, and it's a powerful way everyday Kiwis can support our mission,' Knight says. Funds raised through the Back to Base Challenge will go towards the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust's MISSION 2026. MISSION 2026 is the biggest transformation the rescue helicopter service has seen in its 40-year history. The fleet is being upgraded with three H145 helicopters, along with a significant investment in new equipment, technology and advanced crew training. The biggest game-changer is the roll-out of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) across the fleet. IFR enables the helicopters to fly in more adverse weather conditions – an investment which means the rescue helicopters will be able to respond to an estimated 20% more missions. The Trust needs to raise $1.4 million towards MISSION 2026. Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust CEO Christine Prince says they need the community's support to get there. 'Please join our Back to Base challenge starting 1 August. Put simply, we need your help to save lives; every dollar contributes towards this. 'With challenge distances from 9 km, anyone can join the Back to Base challenge and be part of our life-saving MISSION 2026,' Prince says. Back to Base distance options are: • 9 km – Christchurch Hospital Helipad and Back to Base • 49 km – Akaroa to Christchurch Hospital and Back to Base • 97 km – Mt Hutt to Christchurch Hospital and Back to Base • 155 km – Timaru Hospital to Christchurch Hospital and Back to Base Back to Base Challenge participants who fundraise more than $100 will receive a Westpac or ROA Mining Rescue Helicopter pin, with a medal provided to those participants who raise more than $250. The highest fundraiser will receive a city flight for two, gifted by GCH Aviation, with other spot prizes up for grabs. Anyone can sign up for the Back to Base Challenge at The Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust has funded the life-saving Rescue Helicopters in Canterbury and the West Coast since 1989. Working alongside service provider GCH Aviation, the Trust is tasked with raising $6 million each year to support the operation of the service, which is not fully government funded. The Trust's funding also supports the provision of life-saving equipment and additional crew training, all of which improves patient care and outcomes.
CNET
22-07-2025
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