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Tom Binns avoids jail
Tom Binns has avoided jail after admitting possession of child pornography. At Derby Crown Court today, Judge Shaun Smith KC handed the 53-year-old a ten-month prison term, suspended for 15 months.
Chortle, 17th August 2023Tom Binns in Derby court over child abuse images - live updates
Derbyshire comedian Tom Binns is due to appear in court after admitting possession of vile child abuse images. The 53-year-old, best known as his hospital DJ character Ivan Brackenbury, is appearing before Judge Martin Hurst at Derby Crown Court.
Martin Naylor, The Derby Telegraph, 23rd May 2023Tom Binns sentencing adjourned
The comic briefly appeared in Derby Crown Court today for his sentencing - having previously admitted to five counts of making and one of possessing indecent images of children - but the case was adjourned for a second time.
Chortle, 23rd May 2023Tom Binns sentencing delayed
Tom Binns's sentencing for possessing child pornography has been postponed until a later date.
Chortle, 23rd January 2023Tom Binns admits possessing child pornography
Comedian Tom Binns - who is known for playing the characters Ivan Brackenbury and Ian D Montfort - has admitted to possessing child pornography.
British Comedy Guide, 9th January 2023Drive in comedy clubs planned
Comedian Tom Binns is planning to launch a touring drive-in comedy club, and has launched a crowdfunding campaign to buy the technology required.
British Comedy Guide, 13th May 2020Ivan Brackenbury launches Stay At Home Tour
Hospital radio DJ Ivan Brackenbury is doing his bit by setting out on virtual tour, while also staying at home.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th May 2020Over £20,000 raised for Leicester Comedy Festival
Geoff Rowe said "Whilst the festival continues to grow and develop each year, we need continued support to keep the thing going, and engage with as many community groups as possible."
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th February 2020Eaten By Lions review
This well-intentioned British comedy-drama has a lot going for it, with a cast of fresh new talent and seasoned career-actors handing in solid performances and who all strive to make this a fun and engaging watch.
Jason Palmer, Entertainment Focus, 20th March 2019Review: Man Bites Frog, Chorlton
It's a different night out in a quirky bar in Chorlton - and it works.
Andrew Stuart & Emma Mountford, Manchester Evening News, 16th December 2018