FYI Page 6
News nuggets, trivia and fun goings-on.
Mark Nelson to film BBC stand-up special
Saturday 17th February 2024
Mark Nelson is to film a stand-up special for the BBC in his home town of Dumfries.
Siobhán McSweeney makes her directorial debut with BBC comedy Spud
Saturday 17th February 2024
Siobhán McSweeney is making her directorial debut with a new BBC comedy short, Spud, that the Derry Girls actor also writes and stars in.
Unmade sketch show script from Only Fools writer to be auctioned
Friday 16th February 2024
A script for Nitty Gritty, an unmade sketch show by John Sullivan, writer of Only Fools And Horses, is to be sold at auction.
John Cleese challenges Eric Idle on Monty Python's finances
Wednesday 14th February 2024
John Cleese has responded to Eric Idle in the growing row over Monty Python's earnings, coming out in support of Terry Gilliam's daughter, Holly.
Matt Lucas almost literally died laughing making Vic & Bob's Catterick
Tuesday 13th February 2024
Matt Lucas has revealed he almost literally died laughing while filming Vic & Bob's sitcom Catterick.
Neighbours star Alan Dale joins Wreck Series 2
Monday 12th February 2024
BBC Three comedy thriller Wreck is due to return to screens this spring, with new cast members including Neighbours star Alan Dale.
Jason Manford to host BBC quiz show The Answer Run
Monday 12th February 2024
Jason Manford will front The Answer Run, a quiz show for the BBC's daytime schedule.
Beano hunts for funniest school as it marks Bash Street Kids' 70th
Wednesday 7th February 2024
As it marks 70 years of The Bash Street Kids, Beano has launched its annual hunt for Britain's funniest primary school class.
Frankie Boyle, Susie McCabe & Chris MacArthur-Boyd launch dark podcast
Monday 5th February 2024
Frankie Boyle, Susie McCabe and Christopher Macarthur-Boyd are launching Here Comes The Guillotine, a new podcast sharing the Glaswegian trio's "subversive and darkly funny opinions". Meanwhile, John Luke-Roberts and John Robins and Elis James are also relaunching their podcasts.
Monty Python And The Holy Grail returns to cinemas
Wednesday 31st January 2024
1975 film Monty Python And The Holy Grail is returning to cinemas in February to celebrate its 48 and a half year anniversary. Some of the screenings will be quote-a-long editions.