FYI Page 5
News nuggets, trivia and fun goings-on.
Les Dennis: I worry Dustin Gee thought he was alone when he died
Wednesday 8th May 2024
Les Dennis has opened up about the death of his late comedy partner Dustin Gee - lamenting what could have been for the beloved double act, while also revealing the heart-breaking final moments between the pair.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown production to be paused
Wednesday 8th May 2024
Channel 4 reportedly has no plans to film any more episodes of 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown in 2024, but it does still have one already-recorded series to show later this year.
Mark Steel reveals he's cancer-free
Friday 3rd May 2024
Mark Steel has revealed on social media that he's beaten cancer.
Ivo Graham's stand-up special is now on YouTube
Thursday 2nd May 2024
Ivo Graham's special, Live From The Bloomsbury Theatre, is now available to watch for free via YouTube.
Apply to be an Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024 judge
Thursday 2nd May 2024
Each year, the Edinburgh Comedy Awards selects three members of the public to join its judging team. Applications are open now to be part of the panel that will operate this August.
Count Abdulla cancelled
Thursday 2nd May 2024
ITV has said it will not be commissioning a second series of its new sitcom Count Abdulla.
Ruby Speaking ends after one series
Thursday 2nd May 2024
ITV has announced Ruby Speaking, its sitcom starring Jayde Adams, won't be returning for a second series.
Suzi Ruffell & Rhys James join kids for Channel 4's Tiny Day Trippers
Thursday 2nd May 2024
Suzi Ruffell and Rhys James star in Tiny Day Trippers, a new Channel 4 mini-series in which children lead them on adventures.
Seann Walsh to co-star in new touring production of the play Art
Thursday 2nd May 2024
Seann Walsh, Chris Harper and Aden Gillett will star in a new touring version of Yasmina Reza's award-winning play Art.
Changing Ends Series 2 is coming this summer
Wednesday 1st May 2024
ITV has confirmed the second series of Changing Ends, the sitcom based on Alan Carr's childhood, will be available to stream this summer, and will also air on ITV1.