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Simon Bird Film

Simon Bird to direct WWII comedy film Pretend I'm Not Here

Tuesday 29th April 2025

Matthew Broderick, Sally Hawkins and Martin Freeman will star in Pretend I'm Not Here, a film directed by Simon Bird about a couple who offer refuge to a Jewish perfume salesman during World War II.

Horrible Science TV

Horrible Science Series 2 confirmed

Tuesday 29th April 2025

CBBC has ordered a second series of Horrible Science, the new spin-off from Horrible Histories, before the first series has begun airing.

Chris McCausland People

Chris McCausland to front TV documentary about new technology

Tuesday 29th April 2025

BBC Two has commissioned Chris McCausland: Seeing Into The Future, a documentary in which the comedian heads to Silicon Valley to explore how cutting-edge technology could transform lives.

A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Jill Scott, Micah Richards, Romesh Ranganathan, Jamie Redknapp TV

A League Of Their Own to end after Series 20

Monday 28th April 2025

Sky's sports-based panel show A League Of Their Own is to end after twenty series. The team will begin filming its farewell run in Manchester this August.

Milton Jones. Credit: Jiksaw People

Milton Jones reveals prostate cancer diagnosis

Monday 28th April 2025

Milton Jones has cancelled some of his tour dates, as he needs surgery for prostate cancer.

BAFTA Craft Awards 2025. Image shows left to right: Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith TV

Reece Shearsmith & Steve Pemberton win comedy writing BAFTA

Monday 28th April 2025

Inside No. 9 creators Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton picked up the trophy for comedy writing at the BAFTA Craft Awards 2025.

Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Manuel (Andrew Sachs), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Polly (Connie Booth). Copyright: BBC Shop

John Cleese writes Fawlty Towers retrospective & shoots stage play doc

Saturday 26th April 2025

John Cleese has written a behind the scenes book on Fawlty Towers, Fawlty Towers: Fawlts And All, while the classic sitcom's stage play revival is the subject of a forthcoming television documentary.

Michelle de Swarte. Credit: Matt Crockett Live

Michelle de Swarte to tour stand-up show The Afters

Thursday 24th April 2025

The Afters, a new stand-up show from Spent star Michelle de Swarte, will run from September 2025 to May 2026.

Dead Ringers: The 25th Anniversary Tour. Image shows left to right: Lewis Macleod, Jan Ravens, Jon Culshaw, Duncan Wisbey. Credit: Steve Ullathorne Live

Dead Ringers 25th Anniversary Tour to pay tribute to creator Bill Dare

Thursday 24th April 2025

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the stars of BBC Radio 4's topical satire show Dead Ringers are hitting the road with a tour in September and October. The shows will be a tribute to producer Bill Dare, who passed away in March.

Bath Comedy Festival New Act Competition 2025. Madeleine Brettingham Live

Madeleine Brettingham wins Bath New Act Competition 2025

Wednesday 23rd April 2025

The Bath Comedy Festival New Act Competition 2025 has been won by Madeleine Brettingham. Ro Dodgson was second, with Emma Hughes third.

Ray Bradshaw. Credit: Darryl Buchanan Live

Ray Bradshaw to tour stand-up show CODA in 2026

Wednesday 23rd April 2025

Ray Bradshaw's 2026 stand-up show will be focused around growing up as a child of deaf adults.

Flowers. Shun (Will Sharpe). Copyright: Kudos Productions TV

Will Sharpe creates Prodigies series for Apple TV+

Tuesday 22nd April 2025

Apple TV+ have announced Prodigies, a new comedy drama created by Landscapers and Flowers writer Will Sharpe. The seven-part series focuses on the relationship between two ex-child prodigies.

Karen Dunbar Live

Karen Dunbar to head out on 80 date tour of Scotland

Wednesday 16th April 2025

Chewin' The Fat star Karen Dunbar is to tour Scotland from May to November with a new live show.

Zara Gladman. Credit: Neil Jarvie TV

Zara Gladman pilots BBC sketch show Good For Her

Wednesday 16th April 2025

Zara Gladman is piloting a BBC sketch show, with Good For Her airing on BBC Scotland and iPlayer this summer, ahead of the character comic making her Edinburgh Fringe debut later this year.

Jimmy Carr. Credit: Matt Holyoak TV

Jimmy Carr's Am I The A**hole? arrives at Comedy Central

Wednesday 16th April 2025

Jimmy Carr is to host a new show on Comedy Central in which comedians pass judgment on members of the public, with Jimmy Carr's Am I The A**hole?, inspired by the popular Reddit subreddit of the same name.

The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows left to right: Mickey (Mark Gatiss), Ross (Reece Shearsmith), Pauline (Steve Pemberton) Shop

The League Of Gentlemen release complete Blu-ray, tease new live shows

Monday 14th April 2025

The League Of Gentlemen have reunited to commemorate their cult television series with a new box set on Blu-ray, and to tease another live revival of the show.

Musical Comedy Awards 2025. Image shows left to right: Jack McMinn, Kanwar Crosse, Sam Hall, Paras Patel, Sarah Gaul, Roops. Credit: Ed Moore Live

Shots At The Dragon win Musical Comedy Awards 2025

Sunday 13th April 2025

Kanwar Crosse and Sam Hall, who perform as Shots At The Dragon, are the winners of the Musical Comedy Awards 2025. Jack McMinn was second, with Sarah Gaul and Paras Patel in joint third place.

Are You Being Served?. Mr Bert Spooner (Mike Berry). Credit: BBC People

Mike Berry - Mr Spooner in 'Are You Being Served?' - dies aged 82

Friday 11th April 2025

Mike Berry, who starred in Are You Being Served? and Worzel Gummidge, has died aged 82.

Welcome To Borovia. Image shows left to right: Matrashka (Sue Johnston), President (Harry Enfield) Film

Harry Enfield & Sue Johnston star in absurdist film Welcome To Borovia

Friday 11th April 2025

Harry Enfield plays the president of a tinpot Eastern European country in an absurdist new comedy film, with Welcome To Borovia, which also stars Sue Johnston and Bravo Two Charlies' Martin Trenaman, set in the crumbling Ministry of a mythical former Soviet state where nothing works as it should and disgruntled President Stepanov blames the infighting ministers of his Workers Party.

Angela Barnes. Credit: Matt Crockett Radio

Angela Barnes to host new R4 flagship stand-up show Live From The UK

Thursday 10th April 2025

Radio 4 is launching a new stand-up showcase featuring some of the the country's best comics. Live From The UK will be hosted by Angela Barnes.

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