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Cariad Lloyd signs deal to write five children's books
Friday 10th November 2023
Hachette has signed a five-book deal with Cariad Lloyd, to write children's books. The Christmas Wish-tastrophe, out in 2024, will focus on a character called Lydia Marmalade. Meanwhile 2025 picture book Where Did She Go? will tackle the subject of death in a way that's accessible to young readers.
Kunt confirms fourth Christmas chart attempt
Sunday 5th November 2023
Musical comedian Kunt has announced his latest attempt to become the Christmas No. 1, this time is going down a more traditional festive route with a track titled Proper Christmas under the band name The Krackpots.
Last Of The Summer Wine producer Alan J. W. Bell dies aged 85
Wednesday 1st November 2023
Comedy producer and director Alan J. W. Bell has died aged 85. During his career he produced and directed shows including Last Of The Summer Wine and The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy.
Mathew Baynton to play Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream
Sunday 29th October 2023
The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that Ghosts star Mathew Baynton will play Bottom in a new 2024 production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Haydn Gwynne dies aged 66
Friday 20th October 2023
Haydn Gwynne, who has starred in shows including The Windsors and Drop The Dead Donkey, has died aged 66.
Matt Forde reveals spinal tumour
Monday 9th October 2023
Matt Forde has announced that he has been diagnosed with a spinal tumour and will be taking a break from presenting Absolute Radio's Rock 'N' Roll Football show.
Mark Steel: I have cancer
Monday 9th October 2023
Mark Steel has revealed that he has throat cancer and will be taking a six month break from performing.
Russell Brand accused of rape
Saturday 16th September 2023
The Sunday Times reports that a number of women have accused Russell Brand of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse across a seven-year period that coincides with the height of his fame.
Maddy Anholt dies aged 35
Thursday 14th September 2023
Comedian Maddy Anholt has died aged 35, having been diagnosed with brain cancer.
Jean Boht dies aged 91
Wednesday 13th September 2023
Jean Boht, the comic actor perhaps best remembered for playing Nellie Boswell in Bread, has died aged 91.