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Inside No. 9. Image shows left to right: Gerry (Reece Shearsmith), Wilma (Steve Pemberton). Credit: James Stack TV

Series 9 of Inside No. 9 launches on 8th May

Thursday 25th April 2024

Inside No. 9 will return to BBC Two for its final series on Wednesday 8th May.

Everyone Else Burns. Image shows left to right: Rachel (Amy James-Kelly), David Lewis (Simon Bird), Aaron (Harry Connor), Fiona Lewis (Kate O'Flynn) TV

Everyone Else Burns Series 2 filming now

Thursday 25th April 2024

Filming has commenced on the second series of Everyone Else Burns, with the sitcom based around a Christian sect due to return to Channel 4 later this year. Fleabag star Sian Clifford is joining the cast as an imposing new family member.

My Lady Jane. Jane Grey (Emily Bader) TV

My Lady Jane launches on 27th June

Wednesday 24th April 2024

The eight-part comedy drama My Lady Jane, which reimagines what would have happened if Lady Jane Grey hadn't been beheaded after just nine days on the throne, will be released on Amazon's Prime Video service on Thursday 27th June.

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Top 10 Penguin biscuit jokes revealed

Wednesday 24th April 2024

The top 10 Penguin biscuit jokes have been revealed, with a poll determining the winner as: 'What was the name of the Emperor Penguin? Julius Freezer'.

Peter Kay Live: The Tour That Didn't Tour - Tour. Peter Kay. Credit: Goodnight Vienna Productions Live

Peter Kay "gutted" after postponing huge Manchester arena shows

Monday 22nd April 2024

Peter Kay says he's "gutted" after his huge gigs at Manchester's new Co-op Live arena tomorrow night and Wednesday evening has been cancelled with just over 24 hours notice.

That's The Show. Carl Hutchinson Film

Carl Hutchinson releasing stand-up documentary That's The Show

Monday 22nd April 2024

Carl Hutchinson has made a film about his life as a touring comic, with That's The Show set to premiere at the Tyneside Cinema in Newcastle on 11th May.

We Are Lady Parts. Saira (Sarah Kameela Impey). Credit: Working Title Films TV

Malala Yousafzai to guest star in We Are Lady Parts Series 2

Thursday 18th April 2024

We Are Lady Parts Series 2 will launch on Channel 4 on Thursday 30th May. Alongside the release of some first-look pictures, it has been confirmed that education activist Malala Yousafzai will make a cameo in the series.

Sean Foley. Credit: Kris Askey People

Sean Foley to step down as artistic director at Birmingham Rep

Thursday 18th April 2024

Birmingham Rep has announced that Sean Foley will step down as its artistic director this summer, following his forthcoming production of Withnail And I.

Richard Herring Live

Richard Herring drops a bollock and successive audience members

Wednesday 17th April 2024

Richard Herring is contemplating adding a trigger warning to his new stand-up show - because it's causing so many men to faint.

The Basil Brush Show. Credit: BBC TV

Recovered Sykes and Basil Brush episodes to be screened

Monday 15th April 2024

A recovered episode from each of Sykes And A... and The Basil Brush Show are to be screened at a special event in June.

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