BOYS ON FILM

Film critic Mark Kermode and broadcaster and movie fanatic Simon Mayo, right, are launching a twice-weekly podcast called Kermode & Mayo’s Take, looking at new film releases and television in the UK and America. Mark says it will “allow us to bicker about movies and TV (and skiffle, obviously) to our hearts’ content”. ■

The Sony podcast starts May 5. Visit kermodeandmayo.com MUM’S THE WORD

Caroline Quentin and her daughter Rose, right, are to star in a new production of George Bernard Shaw’s Mrs Warren’s Profession, about a woman who discovers the startling truth about her mother’s business empire. It was written in 1894 but banned for 30 years by Lord Chamberlain who found it “immoral and improper”.

The play opens at Theatre Royal Bath on November 9 ahead of a UK tour.

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Go to theatreroyal.org.uk for details. ED EXTENDS ELECTRIC TOUR

Comedian Ed

Gamble has extended his new stand-up tour

Electric to meet overwhelming demand for tickets. Ed, who has been one of the judges on

BBC2 series Great British Menu, will now play 35 more dates nationwide. ■

Booking information available from edgamble.co.uk STRICTLY PROS

The Strictly Come Dancing stars are coming out to play for the Strictly Come Dancing – The Professionals tour. Gorka Marquez, right, Kai Widdrington, Karen Hauer and Dianne Buswell are among those taking part in the 36-date tour.

Strictly creative director Jason Gilkison says: “These much-loved pros are set to dazzle audiences across the country with two hours of the finest choreography and dancing.” The tour runs from April 28.

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Visit strictlytheprofessionals. com for more information.