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Fans invited to Ronnie Corbett memorial at Westminster Abbey
Wednesday 17th May 2017
A service of thanksgiving for the life and work of Ronnie Corbett will be held at Westminster Abbey on the 7th June. Fans can apply for free tickets.
Victoria Wood statue to be erected in Bury Library Gardens
Monday 15th May 2017
Artist Graham Ibbeson, who has previously worked on statues including the famous seafront version of Eric Morecambe, has been selected to make the new Victoria Wood statue.
John Lloyd writing books inspired by his work with Douglas Adams
Thursday 16th February 2017
Comedy writer and producer John Lloyd has revealed he is working on a series of novels inspired by the conversations he had with Hitchhiker's Guide creator Douglas Adams.
Alan Simpson dies aged 87
Wednesday 8th February 2017
Alan Simpson, co-writer of Hancock's Half Hour and Steptoe And Son, has died at the age of 87.
'Allo 'Allo! star Gorden Kaye dies aged 75
Monday 23rd January 2017
Comedy actor Gorden Kaye, best known for playing René in classic sitcom 'Allo 'Allo!, has died aged 75.
Ken Dodd awarded knighthood
Friday 30th December 2016
Ken Dodd has been awarded a knighthood, 34 years after receiving an OBE.
Porridge star Peter Vaughan dies aged 93
Tuesday 6th December 2016
Peter Vaughan, who played Grouty in Porridge and Dad in Citizen Smith, has died aged 93.
Andrew Sachs dies aged 86
Thursday 1st December 2016
Andrew Sachs, best known for playing Manuel in Fawlty Towers, has died at the age of 86.
Comedian and studio warm-up man Bobby Bragg dies
Wednesday 26th October 2016
Bobby Bragg, the comedian and actor who has been in show business for over 40 years, including acting as the warm-up man for over 6,000 studio audience recordings, has died.
Jimmy Perry dies aged 93
Sunday 23rd October 2016
Jimmy Perry, the comedy writer who created Dad's Army and Hi-De-Hi!, amongst others, has died at the age of 93.