Fans of the gloriously inappropriate Peep Show are collectively wondering if they’ve accidentally swallowed a tab of acid after news broke that Super Hans — the flat-sharing, crack-loving, total legend of chaos — is releasing his memoir. And no, this isn’t the usual tongue-in-cheek promo gag: the book, titled Moreish: My Mad Autobiography, is real and is scheduled for publication on 27 August 2026.

The book will be published by Mudlark, an imprint of HarperCollins, and yes — the title is exactly as subtle as you’d expect.

A Memoir Only Hans Could Write

Moreish promises to be a feral, unfiltered tour through the life and “philosophy” of Super Hans. According to the official description released to comedy press, the memoir traces his adventures from Croydon to the former Eastern Bloc and back again, taking in illegal DJ gigs, chemical enlightenment, disastrous travel experiences, funerals, festivals, bans from countries, mysterious twins, and at least one moped-based scheme that almost certainly shouldn’t have happened.

The tone is described as part travel diary, part unreliable autobiography, part chaotic manifesto — effectively a written extension of Hans’ ability to sound profound while saying something utterly unhinged. Comedy outlets have described it as both anarchic and strangely heartfelt, which feels alarmingly on brand.

But Who’s Really Behind the Book?

While the memoir is written entirely in character as Super Hans, the real author is Matt King, the actor and comedian who portrayed Hans across all nine series of Peep Show between 2003 and 2015.

King, born in Watford in 1968, has had a wide-ranging career outside the show, including stand-up, voice acting, DJing, and appearances in film, television, and video games. Despite his character’s cultural dominance, King has previously admitted in interviews that he has never watched Peep Show in full, largely because he dislikes watching himself on screen — a fact that somehow makes this project even more surreal.

He has also spoken publicly about the double-edged sword of playing such an iconic character: adored by fans, endlessly quoted in the street, and impossible to escape. Writing Moreish appears to be a deliberate, knowing lean-in — reclaiming the character on his own terms.

Why This Matters (Yes, Really)

This isn’t just a novelty cash-in. Comedy industry coverage suggests Moreish is being treated as a fully fledged comedic work — a fictional autobiography that expands the Peep Show universe without pretending it’s anything other than nonsense filtered through a damaged but charismatic mind.

Its announcement also lands during a renewed wave of Peep Show nostalgia, following recent cast reunions and renewed public affection for the show’s uniquely British brand of misery-comedy. For fans, it’s a chance to spend more time with one of the sitcom’s most anarchic figures — without needing Jeremy to ruin everything.

Whether Moreish becomes a cult comedy classic or simply the most convincing argument ever made for not writing things down after 3 a.m. remains to be seen. Either way, it’s unmistakably Super Hans.

This is not a drill, Peckham fans. News has emerged that never-before-seen footage from Only Fools and Horses is finally set to be broadcast, sending shockwaves of excitement through living rooms, pubs, and anyone who still owns a sheepskin coat.

As part of celebrations marking 45 years since the sitcom first aired, a brand-new documentary will lift the curtain on material that has sat untouched in the BBC archives for decades. Yes, actual unseen Del Boy and Rodney content — not just another repeat you swear you’ve already watched 37 times.

What Is Only Fools And Horses: The Lost Archive?

The documentary, titled Only Fools and Horses: The Lost Archive, is scheduled to air on U&GOLD in 2026 and promises to deliver the holy grail for fans: 66 previously unseen clips and deleted scenes pulled from classic episodes.

These aren’t half-finished sketches or camera tests either. The footage includes fully filmed scenes that were cut for timing, pacing, or episode length — decisions made long before anyone imagined fans would still be quoting Del Boy into the 21st century.

Among the rediscovered material are scenes from legendary episodes such as:

• The Jolly Boys’ Outing

• Mother Nature’s Son

• Time on Our Hands

• He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Uncle

There’s even an entire unseen nightclub opening scene featuring Del and Rodney that was removed from Class of ’62and effectively vanished… until now.

Blooper Reels, Guest Stars and Fresh Interviews

The archive doesn’t stop at deleted scenes. Viewers will also be treated to blooper footage, including multiple retakes involving Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, who appeared as himself in the 1991 Christmas special Miami Twice. Apparently, perfection took a few goes — and Del and Rodney were along for the ride.

Adding emotional weight to the laughs are newly recorded interviews with surviving cast members, including Sir David Jason, Tessa Peake-Jones, Gwyneth Strong and Sue Holderness. They reflect on the rediscovered footage and on the extraordinary legacy of a show that somehow managed to be both wildly silly and deeply heartfelt.

Sir David Jason has spoken about how revisiting the material brought back just how special the series was — not only to those who made it, but to generations of viewers who grew up with the Trotters as part of the family.

Why This Matters (And Why Fans Are Losing Their Minds)

Only Fools and Horses ran from 1981 to 2003, becoming one of the most successful British sitcoms of all time, regularly pulling in record-breaking Christmas Day audiences and cementing its place in TV history.

What makes The Lost Archive so exciting is that it offers something genuinely new from a show many assumed had given us everything it possibly could. This isn’t nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake — it’s a rare second helping from a series that defined British comedy.

Final Word: This Time Next Year…

An exact broadcast date is still to be confirmed, but when Only Fools and Horses: The Lost Archive finally lands, it promises laughs, surprises and more than a few emotional moments.

So dust off the VHS quotes, warm up your best “This time next year…” impression, and get ready to return to Peckham — because Del and Rodney have one more deal left in them yet.

Lovely. Jubbly.

Hot off the hoof! Drag superstar Ginger Johnson is saddling up once again for a brand new UK tour with her spectacular live show Show Pony — a barnstorming blend of camp comedy, sequins, and theatrical mayhem that’s guaranteed to prance its way into your heart (and possibly your wig).

From Drag Race Throne to Live Stage

If you thought Ginger was content ruling RuPaul’s Drag Race UK — spoiler: she snatched the crown on series 5 — think again! Since winning the competition, this British drag icon (birth name Donald Marshall) has become a bona fide superstar in the queer entertainment world, beloved for her big laughs, big hair, and even bigger personality.

Her drag career stretches back well over a decade, with theatre shows, club gigs, and straight‑up carnivalesque performances under her belt — all wrapped up in that signature camp sparkle that only she can deliver.

What Show Pony Is All About

Following the wild success of Ginger Johnson Blows Off! in 2024, the inimitable Ginger is back on tour with Show Pony, described by promoters as:

“outrageous, untamed and completely off the reins” — and we don’t disagree.

This new live spectacular promises:

• High camp and low morals

• Whip‑smart comedy

• Ridiculous routines and signature silliness

• And all the glitter‑soaked joy that Ginger brings wherever she goes.

Fans who caught her recent stint on BBC One’s Celebrity MasterChef know Ginger doesn’t just serve looks — she slaysin the kitchen too. Mixing culinary chaos with drag glamour? That’s just Tuesday for her.

Hitting Theatres Across the UK

The Show Pony tour gallops through an exciting lineup of venues, kicking off in September 2026 and bounding all the way through February 2027. Expect appearances in:

• Cardiff Millennium Centre

• Soho Theatre, London

• The Lowry, Salford

• Nottingham Playhouse

• and many more theatres across the country!

Whether you’re a seasoned drag devotee or a curious theatre‑goer seeking an injection of theatrical sparkle, this tour is shaping up to be one of the most unmissable drag events of the year. Think of it as your raison d’gouden hoof to hit up the UK’s coolest venues in style.

Why It Matters

Drag has been a powerful vehicle for joy, community, and self‑expression — and Ginger Johnson is one of its most charismatic ambassadors. From stage to TV screens and now to a nationwide tour, she’s not just returning: she’s galloping back with flair.

So polish your rhinestones, warm up your vocal cords, and practice saying “Show Pony!” with gusto.

Steven Moffat has found a brand-new obsession, and this time it isn’t time travel, Victorian detectives, or morally complicated puzzles. Instead, he’s turned his attention to the most recognisable front door on Earth. Number 10 is Moffat’s upcoming comedy-drama set inside Downing Street, promising political chaos, workplace absurdity, and the kind of sharp dialogue that makes you laugh before you realise it’s uncomfortably close to reality.

This is not a documentary, nor is it a satire of any real political party. The government at the heart of Number 10 is entirely fictional, allowing the show to focus on the timeless madness of power rather than the headlines of the day. According to Moffat, it’s about “the madhouse that runs the madhouse” — a single building attempting to contain the ambitions, egos and caffeine dependencies of modern governance.

One House, Infinite Chaos

Set entirely within the Prime Minister’s residence and workplace, Number 10 treats the building itself as a character. The Prime Minister may technically be in charge, but the house has other ideas. Somewhere above, the PM is trying to run the country. Below, in the basement, a conspiracy-minded café manager is quietly convinced the real decisions are being made near the milk fridge. In between, over-stretched advisers argue over office space, crisis meetings collide with lunch orders, and even the famously resident Downing Street cat becomes part of the daily circus.

It’s a single location, but one that reflects the whole country under pressure — Britain condensed into corridors, stairwells, and rooms where history is made five minutes after someone spills coffee on a policy document.

Who’s Running the Country This Time?

At the centre of the storm is Rafe Spall, taking on the role of the fictional Prime Minister. Known for moving effortlessly between drama and comedy, Spall plays a leader whose biggest mistakes sometimes happen after a long lunch — with consequences that can escalate far beyond a mild headache.

Alongside him is Jenna Coleman, reuniting with Moffat after their Doctor Who collaboration. She plays the Deputy Chief of Staff, a role that requires equal parts political instinct, emotional intelligence, and the ability to keep a straight face while everything collapses around her. Katherine Kelly rounds out the leadership trio as the formidable Chief of Staff, a character who understands that power is less about speeches and more about knowing where the metaphorical (and literal) bodies are buried.

Together, the cast brings a distinctly British blend of competence, panic, sarcasm and quiet despair to the inner workings of government.

Moffat, Doors, and Disaster

Steven Moffat has joked that he’s always been fascinated by famous buildings. After 221B Baker Street and the TARDIS, Number 10 Downing Street was the next obvious step. What excites him isn’t policy or politics, but proximity — the way world-changing decisions are often made in rooms where someone is worrying about a broken printer or an over-steep teabag.

While the show leans heavily into comedy, it doesn’t shy away from the emotional and ethical weight of leadership. The laughs come from the systems, the misunderstandings, and the very human flaws of people tasked with impossible responsibility. It’s less about mocking politics and more about exposing the chaos that naturally arises when flawed humans attempt to run a country from a single building.

When Can We Watch?

Number 10 has been commissioned by Channel 4 and is produced by Hartswood Films, the company behind Sherlock and Dracula. Filming is underway, with a broadcast expected in 2026. Direction comes from Ben Palmer, whose experience balancing character-driven comedy with grounded storytelling makes him an ideal match for Moffat’s tone.

Final Word

Number 10 looks set to be one of those rare shows that manages to be sharp without being cynical, funny without being flippant, and absurd without losing its sense of reality. It’s a reminder that behind every grand political gesture is a cramped office, a stressed adviser, and someone desperately trying to remember where they left their notes.

The door at Downing Street has seen a lot over the years. In 2026, it’s finally going to tell its own story — and judging by Moffat’s track record, it’s going to be loud, clever, and very, very British.

If you thought the only thing lost from your youth was your last Tamagotchi — think again. Because now there’s a rare, dusty, never‑aired draft of a Christmas special from the classic BBC sitcom Blackadder, up for sale. And the reason it was shelved? As scandalous as a turkey that can talk.

The Script That Nearly Was: Meet Blackadder in Bethlehem

Back in 1988, writer Richard Curtis penned a draft for a festive special called Blackadder in Bethlehem. The plan was to time‑warp the wily (and sarcastic) titular character — played by Rowan Atkinson — all the way back to Bethlehem, where he would run an inn. Into the innwalk not scandalous West End types, but rather the Biblical Mary and Joseph — desperate for a bed on Christmas Eve. Cue chaos.

Fans have drooled at the premise ever since the draft was rediscovered. On paper (or rather, typewritten page), the lost episode includes some of the sort of irreverent jokes you might expect if the team behind Blackadder had tried to combine the farce of Fawlty Towers with the cheeky irreverence of Life of Brian. In fact, Curtis himself described the aborted script as “a strange mixture of Fawlty Towers and Life of Brian.”

But soon after writing the first 20 pages, Curtis balked. He described that he abandoned it “for fear it would cause too much offence.”

Hence, no angels, no wise men — and definitely no talking turkey, at least not on the BBC’s airwaves.

What Was in It — and What Was Too Hot for the 1980s Airwaves

The surviving draft is apparently only around 20 pages long — a skeletal Christmas special rather than a full episode. But the bits that made it into the file are rich with the sort of off‑kilter humour beloved in Blackadder:

• Blackadder as a “Basil Fawlty–esque innkeeper,” grumbling at having to host Mary and Joseph, tossing Baldrick (his sidekick) out of his usual lodgings.

• A moment in which Joseph, after Baldrick sneezes, mishears “atishoo!” as “Jesu” — and considers naming the baby “Jesu.” Yep, that’s the kind of comedic blasphemy that might’ve triggered an 80s uproar.

• A talking turkey, who learns it’s destined for dinner, wailing in existential horror — a gag so absurd it might’ve made you snort Christmas pudding out your nose.

• Chaos at the inn: shepherds, kings, a Roman demanding strippers, lion tamers and magicians — all crashing the nativity, turning sacred history into a farcical inn’s “anything‑goes” night.

Legendary comedy historian Jem Roberts — who first revealed the script when researching a book about the series — called the draft “the rough workings of a comic genius.” He admitted that it was never fully formed, but that it had flashes of brilliance that might have made a truly mad, riotous Christmas special.

However, those flashes were never refined into filmed comedy — because even its creator thought it would be too risky.

A Script on Sale — For Charity

Fast‑forward to 2025, and the script is no longer just a dusty relic hidden in a filing cabinet. The draft of Blackadder in Bethlehem is now being auctioned — all proceeds to go to the global children’s education charity Theirworld.

The auction lot also includes something else to excite true fans and collectors: an original studio script from the episode Corporal Punishment (from Blackadder Goes Forth) — complete with handwritten notes from the filming process.

Curtis himself has spoken about the decision to donate the script: he said that in today’s world — now that the show has been over for decades — “there’s no harm in people reading it — if only to see just how far things used to improve before first draft and recording.”

In other words, this isn’t a cynical cash‑grab. It’s comedy archaeology, charity‑style.

But, Should It Have Been Made?

You almost have to admire the restraint. Had that turkey gag made it to screen, or the “Jesu” joke, or a Roman demanding strip‑teasers at the nativity — the uproar might have made today’s “taboo‑comedy” backlash look like a polite garden party.

But ironically, part of what makes this script fascinating is the contrast between what might have been and what actually was — the sharp, biting satire of Blackadder turned loose on sacred narrative, and then promptly swaddled and locked away.

There’s also a sense of “what if”: what if the creators had stuck with boldness rather than caution? Could Blackadder in Bethlehem have become a cult classic — or a laughable misstep?

As Roberts put it: “It’s the rough workings of a comic genius.” But genius doesn’t always equate with good taste — and maybe, just maybe, the right call was made. Still, for collectors and comedy nerds: what a find.