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Roy Barraclough dies aged 81
Thursday 1st June 2017
Actor Roy Barraclough, loved for playing the characters of Cissie and Ada with Les Dawson, has died at the age of 81.
Richard Herring announces he is to become a father again
Saturday 27th May 2017
Richard Herring and Catie Wilkins are having another child together, a baby boy. The stand-up comedian revealed the news via his blog.
Richard Ayoade hosts The Crystal Maze - First pictures
Friday 26th May 2017
The first pictures have been released of The IT Crowd star Richard Ayoade as the new host of The Crystal Maze.
Vic Reeves to guest star in Coronation Street
Tuesday 23rd May 2017
Vic Reeves is to guest star in ITV soap Coronation Street. He says: "It's a real thrill to be part of a British Institution."
50ft pictures of Billy Connolly erected in Glasgow
Thursday 18th May 2017
A 'larger than life' tribute to Billy Connolly has been organised in Glasgow, with three 50ft high murals erected around the city. The results will be seen in the TV show Billy Connolly: Portrait Of A Lifetime.
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.