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Adam Buxton to publish Ramble Book
Monday 18th November 2019
Adam Buxton is to publish Ramble Book, a memoir described as "very funny and at times incredibly poignant". He will also be embarking on a linked nationwide live tour.
Arthur Smith on The Joy of Not Going
Thursday 7th November 2019
An extract from Arthur Smith's book, in which he talks about the joy of cancelling social engagements and staying in.
Up Pompeii! audio play recording
Tuesday 5th November 2019
A photo gallery of the cast recording the new Up Pompeii! audio play, marking the original sitcom's 50th anniversary.
Comedians donate jokes to fundraising poster
Friday 25th October 2019
A number of comedians have donated jokes to a exclusive hand-pulled, screen-printed poster that has been made to raise money for Leicester Comedy Festival.
Python special features revealed
Monday 21st October 2019
A ream of special features - notably including never-before-seen cut-down and removed sketches - have been revealed for the upcoming restored Monty Python's Flying Circus 50th Anniversary Blu-ray and DVD releases.
Product news and reviews from other websites
Jessie Cave's debut novel goes to Welbeck
Fiction publisher Jon Elek bought world rights to Sunset from Millie Hoskins at United Agents. Publication is scheduled for Spring 2021. The "unconventional" love story follows sisters Ruth and Hannah and will appeal to fans of Fleabag and Dolly Alderton, said Welbeck.
Katie Mansfield, The Bookseller, 19th November 2019Happiness and Tears: The Ken Dodd Story review
The comedian had no ambition beyond wanting to keep up a nonstop barrage of terrible jokes.
Roger Lewis, The Times, 16th November 2019Paul Merton: interview
Paul Merton on his Irish revolutionary grandfather, 30 years of Have I Got News for You, and his new book of 80 funny stories, sketches and scripts.
Patrick Freyne, The Irish Times, 16th November 2019Review: I Carried A Watermelon by Katy Brand
I may be the wrong person to review this book since I've never seen Dirty Dancing. But after reading Katy Brand's extended fan letter to the film, I certainly want to -which must be mission accomplished.
Chortle, 14th November 2019Mae Martin: Can Everyone Please Calm Down? review
Much like her comedy, Mae Martin's book Can Everyone Please Calm Down? is honest, straightforward and leaves you feeling warm inside.
Blizzard Comedy, 14th November 2019Ian Stone writes his Jam-based memoirs
Ian Stone is writing a book about his lifelong obsession with band The Jam.
Chortle, 12th November 2019