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Susan Calman joins Strictly Come Dancing
Tuesday 15th August 2017
Susan Calman will compete in Strictly Come Dancing Series 15.
Jack Gleadow wins second new comic award
Sunday 13th August 2017
Jack Gleadow has won the Amused Moose National New Comic 2017 award, his second such prize in as many weeks.
Hywel Bennett dies aged 73
Thursday 3rd August 2017
Hywel Bennett, best known as the star of hit sitcom Shelley, has died after a period of ill health.
Jack Gleadow wins Yorkshire New Comedian award
Tuesday 1st August 2017
22-year old Hull comic Jack Gleadow has been named New Comedian of the Year at the Great Yorkshire Fringe.
Ellie Taylor announces 2018 tour
Friday 23rd June 2017
Comedian Ellie Taylor is to embark on a tour later this year with her new show, This Guy. Tickets are now available for 20 dates.
French & Saunders receive Comedy Legend Award
Friday 23rd June 2017
Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders have been awarded the Aardman Slapstick Comedy Legend Award at a special ceremony in Bristol.
June Whitfield tops Queen's Birthday Honours
Friday 16th June 2017
June Whitfield, David Walliams, Billy Connolly and Julie Walters are amongst those receiving honours in the Queen's Birthday List.
Henry Normal to receive BAFTA Special Award
Thursday 15th June 2017
Comedy writer, performer and producer Henry Normal is to be honoured with a BAFTA Special Award.
Stars pay tribute to Ronnie Corbett in Westminster
Wednesday 7th June 2017
A memorial service for the late Ronnie Corbett CBE was held today at Westminster Abbey, with a host of stars in attendance and tribute readings from Rob Brydon, Jimmy Tarbuck and Joanna Lumley.
Peter Sallis dies aged 96
Monday 5th June 2017
Peter Sallis has died at the age of 96, his agents have announced. The actor was best known for his roles in Last Of The Summer Wine and Wallace & Gromit.