A show so dangerous that powers that be refused to let it be shown Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace is the definition of a cult hit. The 2004 Channel 4 comedy purported to be a ‘lost’ 1980s horror show, suppressed by the television establishment for being too radical and extreme for broadcast. Written by and starring pompous […]

7 years ago

This week, JOE Agony Uncle Matt Berry helps our readers with relationships, fox-hunting and coming out. If you have an issue you’d like Uncle Matt to help with email hello@JOE.co.uk. Dear Uncle Matt, I’m thinking of coming out to my parents. My partner has come out to her mum already, but mine are really traditional and can be homophobic […]

11 years ago

Worried about ageing? Maybe your partner has found your porn stash? What if your boss is a pillock? JOE Agony Uncle Matt Berry has the perfect advice. If you have an issue you’d like Uncle Matt to help with email hello@JOE.co.uk. Dear Uncle Matt,  I’m 39 and getting quite conscious about ageing. It seems in the last year […]

11 years ago

Too much hair? Not the right car? And do you ask them out if you think you’re punching above your weight? Don’t worry, JOE Agony Uncle Matt Berry has all the answers. If you have an issue you’d like Matt to help with – email hello@JOE.co.uk. Dear Uncle Matt,  I have a full chest of hair, which I don’t […]

11 years ago

JOE Agony Uncle Matt Berry delivers more solid advice this week, including: “Age is immaterial, talent is everything”, “Gather your rollers tight and tell her” and “At least she gives a s**t”. If you have an issue you’d like Matt to help with – email hello@JOE.co.uk. Dear Uncle Matt, My girlfriend has started doing this […]

11 years ago

This week, our Agony Uncle Matt Berry takes on drugs, dating and what to do if your missus doesn’t approve of your wardrobe… If you have an issue you’d like Matt to help you with – email hello@JOE.co.uk. Dear Uncle Matt, Being a bit of a lanky piece, I struggle to gain any meaningful attention […]

11 years ago