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Alternative comedian Tony Allen dies aged 78
Saturday 2nd December 2023
Tony Allen, one of the founders of the alternative comedy movement, has died aged 78.
Actress Brigit Forsyth dies aged 83
Friday 1st December 2023
Sitcom actress Brigit Forsyth has died at the age of 83. She was best known for roles in Still Open All Hours and Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?.
Bob Mortimer wins Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction 2023
Monday 20th November 2023
Bob Mortimer has won the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction 2023, for his book The Satsuma Complex. The judges noted he "has this strange ability to keep the reader on the very brink of guffawing for whole chapters at a time".
Cariad Lloyd signs deal to write five children's books
Friday 10th November 2023
Hachette has signed a five-book deal with Cariad Lloyd, to write children's books. The Christmas Wish-tastrophe, out in 2024, will focus on a character called Lydia Marmalade. Meanwhile 2025 picture book Where Did She Go? will tackle the subject of death in a way that's accessible to young readers.
Kunt confirms fourth Christmas chart attempt
Sunday 5th November 2023
Musical comedian Kunt has announced his latest attempt to become the Christmas No. 1, this time is going down a more traditional festive route with a track titled Proper Christmas under the band name The Krackpots.
Last Of The Summer Wine producer Alan J. W. Bell dies aged 85
Wednesday 1st November 2023
Comedy producer and director Alan J. W. Bell has died aged 85. During his career he produced and directed shows including Last Of The Summer Wine and The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy.
Mathew Baynton to play Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream
Sunday 29th October 2023
The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that Ghosts star Mathew Baynton will play Bottom in a new 2024 production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Haydn Gwynne dies aged 66
Friday 20th October 2023
Haydn Gwynne, who has starred in shows including The Windsors and Drop The Dead Donkey, has died aged 66.
Matt Forde reveals spinal tumour
Monday 9th October 2023
Matt Forde has announced that he has been diagnosed with a spinal tumour and will be taking a break from presenting Absolute Radio's Rock 'N' Roll Football show.
Mark Steel: I have cancer
Monday 9th October 2023
Mark Steel has revealed that he has throat cancer and will be taking a six month break from performing.