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Charlie Cooper to present TV series about rural myths
Tuesday 11th June 2024
This Country star Charlie Cooper is to present a BBC Three TV series about "gloriously bonkers rural myths of the UK". Charlie Cooper's Local Legends will see him investigating crop circles, ghost dogs and more.
Steve Coogan wants more live Alan Partridge & preps Thatcher TV drama
Monday 10th June 2024
Steve Coogan plans to perform live as Alan Partridge again, has confirmed that there will be no more This Time... and is making a drama about Margaret Thatcher's relationship with the political journalist Brian Walden, he has revealed.
TV comedy powerhouse Harold Snoad dies
Wednesday 5th June 2024
Prolific comedy producer Harold Snoad has died at the age of 88. His credits include The Dick Emery Show, Keeping Up Appearances and Dad's Army.
Brian Butterfield records debut special and publishes his first book
Monday 13th May 2024
Brian Butterfield is recording a debut special, Call Of Now, and publishing his first book, There's No Business Like BUSINESS!, sharing secrets of his business success and business failure.
Dane Baptiste dropped by agent after misogynist death threat
Thursday 2nd May 2024
Comedian Dane Baptiste has been dropped by his agent, Gag Reflex, after posting a misogynistic, antisemitic death threat towards another comedian on social media.
Ben Elton is considering a Blackadder play
Tuesday 30th April 2024
Blackadder co-writer Ben Elton has said he would like to create a new stage play for the characters, if Richard Curtis was interested.
Helen Lederer receives 2024 Bath Plug Award
Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Bath Comedy Festival has bestowed its Bath Plug Award for outstanding services to comedy to Helen Lederer.
Jimmy Carr working on "The Rosetta Stone Of Comedy" course and book
Tuesday 16th April 2024
Jimmy Carr is seeking to teach an online course on the "language" of stand-up, The Rosetta Stone Of Comedy, with an accompanying book to follow.
Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont to divorce
Friday 12th April 2024
Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont have announced that, after nine years of marriage, they are separating.
Susie McCabe wins Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award
Saturday 30th March 2024
Stand-up Susie McCabe has been named as the winner of this year's Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award.