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BFI to screen US Up Pompeii! pilot

The BFI will screen the unseen pilot for an American adaptation of Up Pompeii! in August as it celebrates the 35th anniversary of archive recovery organisation Kaleidoscope.

British Comedy Guide, 17th July 2023

Pierre Novellie embarks on debut tour

Comic Pierre Novellie has announced his first live tour, Why Can't I Just Enjoy Things?, after a successful 2022 Edinburgh Fringe run.

British Comedy Guide, 25th November 2022

Star cast for Dodger specials revealed

A star-studded guest line-up has been revealed for the three upcoming specials of CBBC comedy Dodger.

British Comedy Guide, 1st September 2022

Suranne Jones to star in Christmas Carole, a festive special for Sky

Suranne Jones is to take the lead role in Christmas Carole, a festival comedy drama special for Sky that is loosely based on the story of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.

British Comedy Guide, 17th May 2022

Stephen Mangan to star as Charles Dickens in Urban Myths episode

Stephen Mangan will star as Charles Dickens in Bleak House Guest, a new comedy for the Sky Arts Urban Myths strand.

British Comedy Guide, 21st December 2018

Interview: Robert Webb stars in Charles Dickens spoof

To mark Charles Dickens's 200th birthday, Robert Webb stars in a new BBC comedy entitled The Bleak Old Shop Of Stuff. He tells the Metro more about the show...

Sharon Lougher, Metro, 15th December 2011

Why poke fun at Charles Dickens?

Charles Dickens is a genuine national treasure, his works read by millions and the television adaptations usually ratings hits. But his novels and characters are also ripe for satire, says Gareth Edwards.

Gareth Edwards, BBC News, 11th November 2010

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