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23/02/2010

Paul Daniels on the Best of British Variety Tour and Stephen Mangan on his new comedy film Beyond the Pole. The TV Review team look at EastEnders and Michael Winner's Dining Stars.

Stephen Mangan, star of Green Wing and I'm Alan Partridge, joins Richard to discuss his new film Beyond the Pole - a documentary-style comedy looking at two friends' journey to the North Pole in a bid to raise awareness of global warming.

Phil Mackie explores Birmingham City Council's mooted decision to cut up to 2,000 jobs.

Renowned TV magician Paul Daniels and comic Syd Little are among those performing in the Best of British Variety Tour, back for its third consecutive year. Paul and Syd tell Richard about life on tour.

Trevor Kavanagh from the Sun and Dr Roger Mortimer, head of political and electoral research at polling organisation Ipsos-Mori, discuss the narrowing of the Tory lead in the opinion polls and the prospects of a hung parliament.

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Last on

Tue 23 Feb 2010 14:00

Chapters

  • Daniels still has the magic touch

    The magical Paul Daniels joins Richard ahead of his performance on the Best of British Variety Tour. Including a heated debate on the fake-thumb hankie trick.

    Duration: 20:14

Broadcast

  • Tue 23 Feb 2010 14:00