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Peter Sellers. Copyright: BBC Radio

Goon Show scripts for Peter Sellers found by University of York

Thursday 5th June 2025

Previously lost Goon Show material for Peter Sellers has been uncovered in the personal archive of comedy writers Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, held at the University of York.

Rachel Fairburn. Credit: Drew Forsyth Online

Rachel Fairburn's Showgirl special now on YouTube

Wednesday 4th June 2025

Following the success of her Showgirl stand-up tour, Rachel Fairburn has now released the show as a special on YouTube.

Transaction. Image shows left to right: Tom (Thomas Gray), Millie (Francesca Mills), Simon (Nick Frost), Linda (Kayla Meikle), Liv (Jordan Gray) TV

Transaction starts on ITV on 24th June

Tuesday 3rd June 2025

Transaction, the new sitcom starring Jordan Gray as a supermarket employee, is coming to ITV2 and ITVX on Tuesday 24th June.

Roast Battle London Championship 2025. Image shows left to right: Peter Bazely, Ken Grinell, Joshua Bethania, James Mileham Live

Roast Battle London Championship 2025 finalists confirmed

Monday 2nd June 2025

Peter Bazely, Joshua Bethania, Ken Grinell and James Mileham will compete in the Roast Battle London Championship 2025 final on 22nd June.

4 Tresillian Way, Walkford, Christchurch TV

Victor Meldrew's house for sale

Friday 30th May 2025

The Dorset house that featured in exterior scenes in One Foot In The Grave is on the market for £337,500.

Image shows left to right: Linus Karp, Joseph Martin Live

Gwyneth Goes Skiing creators to marry live onstage at Edinburgh Fringe

Friday 30th May 2025

The creators and stars of Gwyneth Goes Skiing, Linus Karp and Joseph Martin, are getting married live on stage at the Edinburgh Fringe, ahead of a performance of their new play, The Fit Prince (Who Gets Switched On The Square in The Frosty Castle The Night Before (Insert Public Holiday Here).

Death Valley. Image shows left to right: John Chapel (Timothy Spall), Janie Mallowan (Gwyneth Keyworth) TV

Death Valley tops ratings

Wednesday 28th May 2025

Death Valley's premiere on Sunday evening was the most-watched scripted BBC comedy debut in more than six years.

Taskmaster. Liza Tarbuck. Credit: Avalon Television TV

Liza Tarbuck to become Taskmaster when Greg Davies leaves?

Wednesday 28th May 2025

Alex Horne has lined up Greg Davies' replacement if he ever steps down from Taskmaster, nominating former contestant Liza Tarbuck for the title role.

Jimmy Carr Online

Jimmy Carr hosts Netflix series The Big Pitch

Wednesday 28th May 2025

Netflix is publishing The Big Pitch With Jimmy Carr, a podcast and YouTube series in which the stand-up star gets comedians to suggest movie ideas to him.

Dabbers Bingo Comedy Caller contest Live

Free tickets to Dabbers Bingo Comedy Caller quarter-finals

Tuesday 27th May 2025

The Dabbers Bingo Comedy Caller 2025 contest, in which comedians are tasked with entertaining audiences as they play bingo, is now at the quarter-final stage. Free tickets are being offered for the next three shows, including a complimentary Malibu cocktail for all on arrival.

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