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Alan Carr to present BBC series Interior Design Masters
Tuesday 11th August 2020
Alan Carr is to be the new presenter on BBC Two contest show Interior Design Masters.
Mark Watson writes his first film
Wednesday 5th August 2020
Mark Watson has written his first feature film. The Best Of will be a rom-com, directed by Muriel's Wedding star Toni Collette.
Legendary sitcom producer/director Sydney Lotterby dies
Thursday 30th July 2020
Producer and director Sydney Lotterby, whose credits include Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, Porridge, The Liver Birds and As Time Goes By, has died at the age of 93.
Jewish comedians boycott social media for 48 hours
Monday 27th July 2020
A number of writers and comedians are boycotting social media for 48 hours in a drive to get Twitter and Instagram to change their rules around how they deal with anti-Semitism. The move follows music star Wiley's widely-condemned posts.
Mel Giedroyc to present Channel 4 series Good With Wood
Monday 20th July 2020
Mel Giedroyc will present Good With Wood, a six-part factual entertainment series for Channel 4 in which talented woodworkers are set a series of tasks.
Julia Sawalha axed from Chicken Run 2 as voice 'too old'
Friday 10th July 2020
Julia Sawalha has posted a statement on her Twitter account saying she has been told she will not be cast as Ginger in the Chicken Run sequel as her voice now sounds "too old".
Actor & writer Mike Walling dies at 69
Friday 3rd July 2020
Mike Walling has died. The actor and writer, a staple of many comedies, is best known for his co-starring role in BBC sitcom Brush Strokes.
Tez Ilyas leaves LCA after "unacceptable behaviour" admission
Saturday 27th June 2020
Tez Ilyas has left his position on the Live Comedy Association's steering group amidst a series of allegations and admissions over "unacceptable behaviour" towards women.
Katherine Ryan denounces Mock The Week's booking policy
Thursday 25th June 2020
Katherine Ryan has revealed that she no longer appears on Mock The Week because of the satirical panel show's booking policy towards female comedians.
Adam Kay to host BBC One special Dear NHS Superstars
Thursday 25th June 2020
Comedian and writer Adam Kay is to host Dear NHS Superstars, a one-off show for BBC One in which celebrities show their appreciation for healthcare workers.