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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.
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.
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.
Russell Brand charged with rape
Friday 4th April 2025
The Metropolitan Police have charged Russell Brand with rape, indecent assault and sexual assault.
Daniel Sloss received death threats for calling out Russell Brand
Thursday 13th March 2025
Daniel Sloss received death threats for speaking out about Russell Brand and is going to make his next show about the reaction to his testimony, he has told fellow comic Russell Howard on his podcast.
Super-producer Bill Dare dies
Monday 3rd March 2025
Prolific comedy producer and writer Bill Dare, perhaps best known as the creator of Dead Ringers, has died following an accident.
James Martin, who played Eric in Still Game, dies aged 93
Tuesday 18th February 2025
James Martin, who played Eric in Still Game and had roles in a number of other Scottish comedies, has died aged 93.
Carry On star Julian Holloway dies aged 80
Tuesday 18th February 2025
Julian Holloway, the actor who appeared in a number of British comedy productions including seven Carry On films, has died aged 80.
Ben Elton receives Aardman Slapstick Comedy Legend award
Monday 17th February 2025
Ben Elton has picked up the award for Aardman Slapstick Comedy Legend 2025.
Brian Murphy dies aged 92
Tuesday 4th February 2025
Brian Murphy, the star of sitcoms including Man About The House and George & Mildred, has died aged 92.