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How Jennifer Saunders laughed through her chemotherapy
How did Jennifer Saunders keep her spirits up while being treated for breast cancer? With the music of the Spice Girls and a lot of vodka.
Chrissy Iley, The Telegraph, 22nd November 2012Shrinks probed in Brian Conley crisis
Panicking I'm A Celeb bosses have launched an urgent review into their psychiatric assessments of contestants following the meltdown of Brian Conley.
Laura Armstrong, The Sun, 22nd November 2012Johnny Vegas has turned down every I'm A Celeb series
Johnny Vegas has turned down the chance to appear in every series of I'm A Celebrity - because he'd rather pop to the shops for food.
The Sun, 22nd November 2012Jason Cook: Fresh Meat has an excellent gag rate
Jason Cook, who wrote and stars in Hebburn, tells Metro why he thinks Fresh Meat - and particularly Kimberley Nixon - is the best thing on TV.
Sharon Lougher, Metro, 22nd November 2012Jason Byrne: All execs are interested in is panel shows
Jason Byrne, 40, finishes his British tour this week. He tells Metro about his new BBC sitcom and why he dislikes panel shows.
Andrew Williams, Metro, 22nd November 2012Julia Davis: British TV comedy needs variety
Julia Davis talks to Metro about her new period drama-inspired comedy Hunderby and the state of British TV comedy.
Anthony Gibson, Metro, 22nd November 2012A guide to the London comedy film festival
The Pink Panther, Monty Python, women in comedy and the world premiere of I Give It A Year - with the audience dressed in wedding outfits - are some of the highlights of LOCO London 2013.
Martin Chilton, The Telegraph, 22nd November 2012Sarah Millican interview
When Sarah Millican's husband left her she was heartbroken and terrified. "When my marriage broke up I thought, 'Oh no, the next bloke's bound to do sex differently'".
The Sun, 22nd November 2012Comedy preview: Rob Rouse: Life Sentences at The Stand
Today, Rob Rouse is firmly established as one of the stand-up circuit's favourite comedians. Casting his mind back to that breakthrough moment he says, "It meant I could give up my day job. I was temping in the City of London as a caretaker and doing open spots at night."
The Scotsman, 22nd November 2012Daniel Sloss has a ball with comedy pal Kai Humphries
It would be something of an understatement to say that Daniel Sloss has come a long way in the five years since he made his debut at The Stand's weekly beginner's showcase, Red Raw.
Gary Flockhart, The Scotsman, 22nd November 2012Leicestershire theatre stages The Vicar Of Dibley
A theatre that hosted the world premiere of a stage version of Father Ted is to stage a production of another TV comedy. Hit BBC series The Vicar of Dibley will grace the stage of Concordia Theatre, in Hinckley, next month.
Laura Elvin, Leicester Mercury, 22nd November 2012Brookie actress Ann Marie Davies' Sexxxy surprise
Imagine a cross between the Carry On films and 80s comedy series Open All Hours, then set it in a sex shop and you have ... actress Ann Marie Davies' latest TV show.
Dawn Collinson, Liverpool Echo, 22nd November 2012Videos
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Mockery With Monocles: The Western Brothers Revealed
Geoffrey Palmer celebrates the songs of Kenneth and George Western and reveals their place in British comedy.
6:30pm30 min
Andrew Lawrence: How Did We End Up Like This?
Episode 5 - MoneyComic explanation of human development via stand-up, song and sketch.
9pm30 min
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 7, Episode 9Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.
9:30pm30 min
Impractical Jokers
Series 1, Episode 2The jokers push boundaries when they offer free massages, feel awkward as they try to steal food off plates in a restaurant and risk ridicule as they try to join strangers' conversations.
9:30pm30 min
The Blagger's Guide
The Beatles / James Bond, Special - The Blagger's Guide To James BondTo mark his 50th year in service, Quantick, David Quantick will be dishing the dirt on everything James Bond. With quick fire gags and spoof ads.
10pm30 min
Hebburn
Series 1, Episode 6 - A Very Big DayIt's the day of the wedding. Whilst Pauline and Dot attempt to control events and Sarah's mother moans as ever, Jack, Joe and the boys head for a quick drink before the ceremony.
11pm30 min
The Headset Set
Series 2, Episode 4A card for Aleesha is going around, but no-one knows what the card is for.