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Meera Syal. Credit: BBC People

Meera Syal to read CBeebies Bedtime Story

Friday 9th August 2024

Comedian, writer and actress Meera Syal will read tonight's Bedtime Story on CBeebies.

A small book on Mental Health Fringe

Small Book on Mental Health returns for 2024

Thursday 8th August 2024

A funding drive underway to distribute the latest version of A Small Book on Mental Health to those working at the Edinburgh Festival.

Rafaela Nunes Fringe

Psychotherapist questions the Fringe's support for creatives

Thursday 8th August 2024

Psychotherapist Rafaela Nunes is organising some free therapeutic drop-in sessions at the Edinburgh Fringe on the 12th and 13th. She says the Fringe could be doing much more to support creatives.

Everyone Else Burns. David Lewis (Simon Bird) TV

Everyone Else Burns Series 2 pictures released

Thursday 8th August 2024

Filming is complete on the second series of Everyone Else Burns. Channel 4 has released some fresh images of the cast in their roles, ahead of the episodes airing later this year.

Ellie Taylor People

Comics do Celebrity Gladiators

Wednesday 7th August 2024

Comedians Rob Beckett, Ellie Taylor and Joel Dommett are competing part in a celebrity special of BBC One's physical challenge show Gladiators.

Funny Woman. Barbara Parker / Sophie Straw (Gemma Arterton) TV

Sky reveals Funny Woman Series 2 details

Tuesday 6th August 2024

The second series of Funny Woman will launch on Sky Max early in September.

NextUp... Biggest Award In Comedy Fringe

NextUp returns with even bigger Biggest Award trophy

Thursday 1st August 2024

NextUp is bringing its Biggest Award In Comedy prize back to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with a trophy now measuring 202cm tall.

Luke Smith Online

Frank Foucault publishes live show free online

Thursday 1st August 2024

Musical comic character Frank Foucault has released a live show for free on YouTube.

Judi Love TV

Judi Love to host ITVX's live Edinburgh Fringe shows

Tuesday 23rd July 2024

Judi Love will host ITVX Presents: Live Comedy From The Edinburgh Fringe, four hour-long stand-up shows broadcast directly from the festival.

Sara Pascoe People

Sara Pascoe makes Radio 4 Appeal for Women & Children First

Tuesday 23rd July 2024

Sara Pascoe is making a BBC Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Women & Children First, a charity that works in some of the world's most remote communities to make pregnancy and childbirth safer.

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