Comedy is tough now, says Ronnie Corbett

He's been in the industry for more than 60 years but Ronnie Corbett doubts he'd have come through as a comedian in the current climate.

A new year brings new resolutions, new plans and, thankfully, a new series of Sorry! writers Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent's charming Radio 4 sitcom. Ronnie Corbett reprises his role as ageing pensioner Sandy Hopper who, despite his children's best attempts, refuses to move out of the family home until his similarly ancient dog Henry has kicked the bucket.

Expertly weaving its way through themes of middle-class pretension and thinly veiled snobbery, this subtle comedy is a masterclass in the family sitcom viewed from a different perspective. It is also apparent that the gravelly yet mild-mannered Sandy was written with none other than Corbett in mind, and the veteran comic clearly relishes the performance.

Ronnie Corbett lined up to replace Brucie on Strictly

Strictly Come Dancing chiefs are lining up replacements if Sir Bruce Forsyth steps down from the hit show next year. And old trouper Ronnie Corbett, 81 - just three years younger than Brucie, 84 - is one of the possible candidates.

Britain's chat-show king is back with a new series of bawdy chat. Sassy Norton is expert at getting guests to laugh at themselves, so it should be fun to see him face up to actor-turned-politician Arnold Schwarzenegger, fresh from the release of his cunningly titled autobiography Total Recall. American R'n'B singer Usher also pitches up on the sofa, alongside Miranda Hart[ and Ronnie Corbett.

Ronnie Corbett would love Gavin & Stacey role

Ronnie Corbett has revealed he would love to take on a role in any new series of hit sitcom Gavin & Stacey - but would not be able to play a Welshman because he cannot do the accent.

Monarchs of the entertainment world rather than royalty are the subject of this engaging three-parter celebrating some of showbusiness's most flamboyant performers. It does promise some serious intent, reflecting on how the likes of Paul O'Grady, Graham Norton and Elton John have changed attitudes to homosexuality. But it's the performances from the archives that really glitter.

This opener looks back to the Dark Ages in 1952, and features such shining stars as Danny La Rue and Liberace. Contributors include Cilla Black, Julian Clary, Ronnie Corbett, Boy George and Arlene Phillips.

Legendary writer Digby Wolfe dies

The legendary writer Digby Wolfe has died after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Britain in 1929 and, before moving to Australia, worked with comedy legends Ronnie Corbett, Hattie Jacques and Charles Hawtrey.

Ronnie Corbett well after two days in hospital

Ronnie Corbett was recovering at home last night after spending two nights in hospital following a health scare.

It's not the first time Ronnie Corbett has perched on Graham's red couch, but when he last appeared on the show in 2009 he was sitting next to a near-hysterical Ricky Gervais. This time Hugh Grant joins the recently decorated comedian (Corbett received a CBE in the last Honours List) so it may be a more sombre conversation, presuming Grant is prepared to discuss his recent statements to the Leveson Inquiry about alleged phone hacking as well as promoting his latest film.

Ronnie Corbett admits he was sent to the Priory

Comedian Ronnie Corbett has revealed he was sent to the Priory clinic to see a psychiatrist because of fears over his health.