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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 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 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.
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.
Romesh Ranganathan surprises young people on Teenage Cancer Trust unit
Monday 15th April 2024
Romesh Ranganathan surprised young people being supported on the Teenage Cancer Trust unit at Alder Hey Children's Hospital, when he was in Liverpool as part of his stand-up tour.
Martin Lewis to guest host Have I Got News For You
Wednesday 10th April 2024
On Friday 26th April, Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis will guest host Have I Got News For You for the first time.
'Seann Walsh: Is Dead, Happy Now?' special released on YouTube
Monday 8th April 2024
Seann Walsh has released the recording of his award-nominated 2022 stand-up show on YouTube.
Extended Bottom episodes to get TV debut
Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Extended episodes of early 90s cult sitcom Bottom are to be shown by Gold later this month, in their first ever television broadcasts.
Bradley Walsh to return for two more series of Blankety Blank
Monday 25th March 2024
Blankety Blank has been commissioned for two more series on BBC One, with Bradley Walsh returning as host.
Sian Gibson joins Mike Bubbins' sitcom Mammoth as it comes to BBC Two
Sunday 24th March 2024
Mike Bubbins' sitcom Mammoth will air UK-wide on BBC Two, with Sian Gibson joining the cast, British Comedy Guide can exclusively reveal as we share a first image from the series.