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Acting stars begin filming on romcom Antony & Cleopatra
Ex-Coronation Street star Sarah Lancashire was back in the TV spotlight as BBC film crews took over Marsden to film a new series.
Nick Lavigueur, Huddersfield Daily Examiner, 16th February 2012Stephen Fry to return to stage acting after 17 years
Stephen Fry is to take to the stage in his first major role for 17 years, appearing in Twelfth Night at London's Globe later this year.
BBC News, 16th February 2012How Miranda Hart has stolen the hearts of the nation
She seems to have switched effortlessly from being the queen of TV comedy to the queen of Sunday night drama. And now Miranda Hart looks set to crack Hollywood, too.
Elisa Roche, The Daily Express, 16th February 2012Ronnie Corbett receives 'pretty' honour from Queen
Veteran comedian Ronnie Corbett said being made a CBE was "a very lovely honour", following an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
BBC News, 16th February 2012Paul Riley interview - I would love Still Game reunion
Still Game star Paul Riley says he would go back to playing his popular character "in a minute".
Paul English, Daily Record, 16th February 201210 O'Clock Live: What we haven't learnt
When 10 O'Clock Live limped to the end of its first run we wrote a piece on where it needed to sort itself out. Two episodes in to the second season seems a good time to perform a stock check on how things are going. (One episode would have been the obvious point but we were on holiday. SORRY.)
Such Small Portions, 16th February 2012Steve Coogan interview
Steve Coogan has revealed he's enjoyed reuniting with Pete Baynham and Armando Iannucci for the upcoming Alan Partridge film.
The Huffington Post, 16th February 2012Ricky Gervais attacks sexless panda in comedy rant
Funnyman Ricky Gervais is upset with pandas - because they're not doing all they can to stave off extinction.
The Daily Express, 16th February 2012Life's Too Short: Aggressively unfunny comedy failure
There's something sour and awful about Ricky Gervais' comedy these days. He used to be a sly, cheeky observer of human behavior, but his current status as a smug, self-absorbed blowhard finds its clearest expression in his new HBO show, Life's Too Short.
Maureen Ryan, The Huffington Post, 16th February 2012Video: Ronnie Corbett receives honour from Queen
Ronnie Corbett has become a CBE following an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
BBC News, 16th February 2012Stand-up courses: Gagging for a laugh
With demand for stand-up classes booming across London, a journalist puts his own funny bones to the test...
Nirpal Dhaliwal, Evening Standard, 16th February 2012Nathan Caton interview: I'm more Radio 4 than MTV Base
Nathan Caton may not be a household name just yet, but that's likely to change before the end of 2012. He kicks off a Radio 4 show later this month...
Mayer Nissim, Digital Spy, 16th February 2012Comedy in song at the Fringe
series has come to an end, but for those of you who missed it, BBC iPlayer will be showing it for a while yet - just look up Late 'n' Live Guide to Comedy.
Karen Koren, The Scotsman, 16th February 2012Hugh Dennis: I'm a happy rambler
How the comedian and Great British Countryside host has unchained himself from his desk.
Radio Times, 16th February 2012Lenny Henry goes public with new love Lisa
Lenny Henry and his girlfriend, producer Lisa Makin, are ready to take a more public approach to their relationship. The actor stepped out with his new love - who bears more than a passing resemblance to his ex-wife Dawn French.
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The Men From The Ministry
Overseas Episodes, Episode 10 - Pushing the Vote OutThe dopey duo react when a by-election candidate goes from slide to landslide.
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Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy
Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy, Episode 4 - Phone CakeNoel gets a really important call, Tony Reason speaks about his time working with Bon Jovi, while Fantasy Man tries to capture the Dream Tiger.
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Celebrity Juice
Series 7, Episode 2Regulars Holly Willoughby, Fearne Cotton and Rufus Hound are joined by guests Matt Cardle, Charlie Brooks and Adam Deacon as they try to prove who knows the most about the latest celebrity gossip. Plus Jedward appear in a special round.