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Writers Galton and Simpson to be honoured

Writers Galton and Simpson to be honoured

Celebrated writing duo Ray Galton and Alan Simpson are to be honoured by the British Comedy Society with a blue plaque unveiling in June. Read

Interview with Rising Damp writer Eric Chappell

Interview with Rising Damp writer Eric Chappell

An interview with Eric Chappell, arguably the most successful single sitcom writer for ITV. He talks about creating Rising Damp, and the new stage adaptation. Read

Sid James: A centenary celebration

Sid James: A centenary celebration

On his 100th birthday, comedy historian and biographer Robert Ross reflects on the legacy of screen legend Sid James. Read

Strange Hill High interviews

Strange Hill High interviews

An interview with Josh Weinstein who has overseen new animated CBBC comedy Strange Hill High. Plus Emma Kennedy and Doc Brown talk about voicing characters. Read

Introducing 'The Chaos'

Introducing 'The Chaos'

Check out The Chaos, a new online sitcom about a prog-rock band involved in a murder investigation. Read

Sweat The Small Stuff interviews

Sweat The Small Stuff interviews

Published 29th April

Interviews with the regulars of BBC Three panel show Sweat The Small Stuff - Nick Grimshaw, Rickie & Melvin and Rochelle Humes. Read

The Lighter Side of Unemployment

The Lighter Side of Unemployment

Published 28th April

With new sitcom The Job Lot now on ITV, here's a look at some classic comedy characters and how they dealt with long-term unemployment... Read

The Job Lot - Cast interviews

The Job Lot - Cast interviews

Published 25th April

A detailed guide to new ITV sitcom The Job Lot, including interviews with the principle cast members. Read

Vicious - Cast interviews

Vicious - Cast interviews

Published 23rd April

Interviews with the cast of new ITV sitcom Vicious, including Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Derek Jacobi. Read

10 O'Clock Live presenters interview

10 O'Clock Live presenters interview

Published 22nd April

David Mitchell, Lauren Laverne and Jimmy Carr talk ahead of the return of 10 O'Clock Live. They reveal their ideal guests and their most embarrassing moments. Read

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That Puppet Game Show

That Puppet Game Show

More details have been revealed about new Jim Henson Company series That Puppet Game Show. Read

New Comedy Award 2013

New Comedy Award 2013

The BBC has launched its New Comedy Award talent-finding initiative for 2013, with entry details now available. Read

Lucy Porter vs. Lemmy

Lucy Porter vs. Lemmy

Lucy Porter explains how her life touring stand-up is a bit less rock 'n' roll than Motorhead's Lemmy. Read

ITV's Tommy Cooper drama

ITV's Tommy Cooper drama

David Threlfall, who plays Frank in Shameless, is to portray Tommy Cooper in a new ITV biopic. Read

About Time - Trailer

About Time - Trailer

The trailer for the new movie written by Richard Curtis. It's a romantic comedy featuring some time travel. Watch

Pub Landlord Movie?

Pub Landlord Movie?

Al Murray has revealed he wishes to make a film featuring his pub landlord character. Full story here: Read

The British Film Collection

The British Film Collection

A look at the impresive Spring & Summer 2013 comedy titles from The British Film DVD collection. Read

Video: Mr Nazi

Video: Mr Nazi

Did you used to read the Mr Men books? If so, do you remember the adventures of bad Mr Nazi? Watch

Video: Bad Date

Video: Bad Date

A BBC Comedy sketch. Ever been on a bad date? Ever dated a dog? This committed Christian has... Watch