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Clive Francis's cartoon of Jim Hacker and Humphrey Appleby.

Simon Callow and Clive Francis to star in Yes Minister play

Friday 6th March 2020

I'm Sorry Prime Minister I Can't Quite Remember, a new stage show based on Yes Minister, has been announced. Simon Callow and Clive Francis will star as the famous characters, now in their 80s.

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Leo Reich wins 2Northdown's New Act Competition

Wednesday 4th March 2020

Stand-up comedian Leo Reich has won London venue 2Northdown's New Act competition.

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Leicester Comedy Festival 2020 Awards nominees

Friday 28th February 2020

Alex Hylton, Paul Currie, Scott Bennett, Olga Koch, Nathan Cassidy and Troy Hawke are amongst the nominees for the Leicester Comedy Festival's 2020 awards.

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Ruth Jones to embark on book tour

Friday 28th February 2020

Ruth Jones will be embarking on a book tour to tie in with the publication of her novel Us Three.

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Inside No. 9. Steve Pemberton. Copyright: BBC.

Steve Pemberton to star in The Pillowman play

Friday 28th February 2020

Steve Pemberton is to star alongside Aaron Taylor-Johnson in the new West End version of Martin McDonagh's dark comedy play The Pillowman.

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Daniel Sloss announces new 2020 tour

Thursday 27th February 2020

Daniel Sloss has announced HUBRIS, a new tour for September to December 2020.

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Shagged Married Annoyed. Image shows from L to R: Rosie Ramsey, Chris Ramsey.

Chris and Rosie Ramsey aim for live podcast audience record

Wednesday 26th February 2020

Chris Ramsey and his wife Rosie are aiming to break a new record for the biggest live podcast audience, when they record an episode at Newcastle Arena, as part of a new live tour.

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