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Blackadder, 'Allo 'Allo! and Carry On are amongst the classic formats in the news this week... |
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Shakespeare & Hathaway gets two more seriesBBC One's hit comedy drama series Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators is to return for two more series. |
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Stewart Lee to launch his new book from a bargeStewart Lee is to launch his new book, March Of The Lemmings, by giving a reading on a barge. |
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New audio version of Up Pompeii! stage showA new audio adaptation of the Up Pompeii! stage show, written for Frankie Howerd, is to be recorded next month with a star cast. |
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Gold announces Dial M For Middlesbrough star castGold has announced the stars for its third murder mystery comedy featuring Johnny Vegas and Sian Gibson, Dial M For Middlesbrough. Jason Donovan and Joanna Page are amongst the cast. |
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Blue plaque unveiled for 'Allo 'Allo!A blue plaque has been unveiled to recognise BBC comedy 'Allo 'Allo!. The surviving cast reunited at Lynford Hall in Norfolk, where many of the sitcom's exteriors were filmed, to unveil The British Comedy Society's tribute. |
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Romesh Ranganathan curates Sky shorts seriesRomesh Presents... is coming to Sky, a 10-part series of comedy shorts featuring stars including Ellie Taylor, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, London Hughes and Darren Harriott. |
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Ben Elton rules out Blackadder returnBen Elton has said that Blackadder will not return. Speaking in a new interview, the co-writer said "There is never going to be another - I can tell you that now." |
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Tim Renkow comedy Jerk to returnJerk, the BBC Three sitcom starring Tim Renkow, is to return for a second series. |
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3 new Carry On films plannedProducers have announced fresh plans to produce three new Carry On films. |
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Features |
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First Gig, Worst Gig: Andrew BirdHe's flying into Biggleswade tonight - but why was Andrew Bird marched from the building in Brum? |
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Win film classic Summer Holiday on Blu-rayBritish cinema classic Summer Holiday, starring Cliff Richard, has been newly restored and released on Blu-ray for the very first time. We have 3 copies to give away to celebrate. |
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Best-reviewed Edinburgh Fringe shows 2019A list of the best-reviewed comedy shows at the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, based on the data we've collected from over 100 publications. |
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British Comedy Quiz #66Blankety Blank, Desmond's, Five Go Mad In Dorset and Chatty Man are amongst the topics of this quiz. |
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Random 8: Liam BanniganA grateful graduate of the Leicester Comedy Festival's Circuit Breaker scheme, Liam Bannigan reveals Mariah Carey's words of whispered wisdom. |
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BCG ProIf you're interested in writing, performing or producing comedy, then check out BCG Pro. Our latest newsletter features various opportunities. |
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PodcastsSeries 5 of My Dad Wrote A Porno starts today. There's also more from Richard Herring, Sitcom Geeks, Do The Right Thing and more. |
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TV listings |
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Stath Lets FlatsMichael & Eagle is under threat from a rival agency burning their signs. When their keys are stolen too, Stath is challenged to prove his bravery. |
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TaskmasterEd Gamble gets reckless with a frying pan, Katy Wix asks for a pencil and Jo Brand shares a leisurely sandwich with David Baddiel. |
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The Reluctant LandlordRomesh and Natasha discover it's possible to spend too much time together, whilst his back pain is unbearable. Meanwhile, Lemon thinks he's found love at a bus stop. |
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A League Of Their OwnYet more Romesh, as this week he takes a turn at guest hosting the panel show. Jermaine Jenas, Lauren Steadman, Tom Allen and Rob Beckett are the guests. |
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The Mash ReportPolitics may be a mess, but it does mean there's lots of material for Nish Kumar and the team to work with, as the topical comedy series continues. |
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BrassicVinnie's plan to make money by carrying out an audacious raid on a rival grower's weed farm is sabotaged when Ronnie, Erin's older and diabolical brother, turns up on the run from prison. |
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This Way UpIn the final episode of the series, sisterly secrets come to the fore, and Aine's relationship with Richard and Etienne takes another turn for the awkward. |
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ScarboroughThe second episode. Mike and Karen try to get their relationship back on track after Mike's crab stall misdemeanour, while Mike finally finds Bigsy sleeping rough at the castle. |
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QICariad Lloyd, Holly Walsh and Josh Widdicombe join Sandi Toksvig and Alan Davies for a new episode of the panel show, titled 'Quintessential'. |
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The Rob Rinder VerdictKatherine Ryan and Big Narstie are the guests set to join the host this Friday to look over what is going on in the world. |
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The Jonathan Ross ShowA packed guest list for the first episode in Series 15 of Wossy's ITV chat show: Elizabeth McGovern, Michelle Dockery, Stephen Fry, Craig David, Martin Freeman, Charli XCX and Christine and The Queens. |
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State Of The UnionTwo more 10-minute episodes of the new show starring Chris O'Dowd and Rosamund Pike. First up, an awkward encounter for Tom before Louise arrives affects their conversation about fading passion. |
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Comedy videos |
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Keith Palmer's National Lottery Big SurpriseKeith Palmer, founder of Camden-based project The Comedy School, was the subject of The National Lottery's Big Surprise. You can watch the video here. |
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Charlie from Stuttgart - Bang TittyCharlie from Stuttgart presents his song Bang Titty. |
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Paul Zerdin on Britain's Got Talent The ChampionsAfter taking America by storm, Paul Zerdin was back on home turf this weekend. However, it seems his little pal, Sam, was on a mission to steal the spotlight... |
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The Room Next Door - Boris Johnson's Brexit QuestionsA look at what was going on backstage as Boris Johnson answered questions about Brexit in the House Of Commons. |
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Point of You - Remember A CharityA comic advert for Remember A Charity Week, which encourages people to include a charity in their will. |
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Stay Safe Online - Hack Attack!Cyber Crime can ruin lives, Rex O'Langolin explores how in this moving and tragic real life story. Sometimes chess is more than just a game. |
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The world's silliest time zonesJay Foreman and Mark Cooper-Jones look at some strange and silly time zone quirks. |
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Spotlight |
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The Royle FamilyCelebrating its 21st anniversary this coming Saturday is the much-loved, critically acclaimed sitcom from the late and much-missed Caroline Aherne, Craig Cash, Henry Normal and Carmel Morgan. Starring Aherne, Cash, Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston, the three series and long run of specials followed the by turns mundane, funny, touching and heartbreaking lives of the Royle family, a normal, northern, working class clan who enjoy little more than sitting down for a cuppa in front of the television. That, and a roast dinner. |
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