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Bernie Clifton

Bernie Clifton to publish his autobiography

Veteran comedy entertainer Bernie Clifton is to publish his memoirs, Crackerjack To Vegas.

The Reluctant Landlord. Debbie (Alison Steadman). Copyright: What Larks Productions

Alison Steadman writes memoir

Gavin & Stacey star Alison Steadman is writing My Story, a memoir to be released in October 2024.

Nature Table. Image shows left to right: Felicity Ward, Sue Perkins, James Wong

Book published to tie in with Radio 4's Nature Table

A Housefly Buzzes In The Key Of F, a new book based on the award-winning radio comedy series Nature Table, has been published.

Captain Mainwaring. Credit: BBC Studios

Missing Dad's Army episode animations coming to DVD

A new DVD release will include new animations of missing episodes of Dad's Army, alongside an original deleted scene, documentary and other archive material.

Harry Hill. Copyright: BBC

Harry Hill to publish children's silliness book

Harry Hill has signed a deal to write a new children's book about being creatively silly. It will be published in Autumn 2024.

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Tim Key
Tim Key publishes his third volume of poetry, Chapters
Künt
Kunt and the Gang release Phillip Schofield song
Andy Hamilton. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne
Andy Hamilton & Kevin Day pen funny books about football's mega-wealth
James Henry
Green Wing writer James Henry pens debut novel Pagans

Features

Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Paul Merton, Ian Hislop. Credit: Matt Crockett

Test your knowledge of 2023 with this Have I Got News For You quiz

What a strange year 2023 has been. Here's an extract from the Have I Got News For You: The Quiz Of 2023 book to test how much you have been paying attention.

Sue Perkins

Sue Perkins introduces A Housefly Buzzes In The Key Of F book

Here's the foreword Nature Table host Sue Perkins has written for the book A Housefly Buzzes In The Key Of F, followed by an extract in which we learn more about South American Giant Ants.

Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: BBC, Hat Trick Productions

Spot the fake Channel 4 show

As the rollercoaster of 2022 nears its close, we have an exclusive extract from the new publication Have I Got News For You: The Quiz Of 2022 to tickle your grey cells.

Image shows from L to R: Robert Wringham, Gabriel Featherstone. Copyright: Max Crawford

Robert Wringham: 'The highest form of activity is the shenanigan'

Gabriel Featherstone talks to humourist Robert Wringham about his latest book, Stern Plastic Owl.

Sadia Azmat

Sadia Azmat introduces her Sex Bomb book

Stand-up comedian, writer and comedy producer Sadia Azmat has just published Sex Bomb, a brilliant memoir focusing on the complicated relationship between sex and being a hijab-wearing Muslim woman. We chat to her about that topic, and more, in this interview.

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Product news and reviews from elsewhere

Book review: Berserker!: An Autobiography, by Adrian Edmondson

He may not be a young one anymore, but this remains a good read about a fascinating life and career.

Chris Hallam, Chris Hallam's World View, 28th November 2023

Classic comedy writer launches RPG fantasy novel

Classic '80s comedy writer Richard Sparks, whose credits include Not The Nine O'Clock News and The Secret Policeman's Ball, has written a fantasy novel inspired by the world of fantasy RPGs.

Ed Fortune, Starburst Magazine, 23rd November 2023

Alan Partridge on cars, Canadians and Sunday roasts: 'I'm already about 70% vegan'

The broadcaster, newscaster, sportscaster, podcaster and star of Alpha Papa tackles questions about the climate crisis, Strictly Come Dancing and true love.

Rich Pelley, The Guardian, 23rd November 2023

Geoff Norcott is right. We need to take men's health seriously

Misogynistic 'men's rights' campaigners are a problem, but it's also important to have good-faith discussions about genuine problems like male suicide rates.

Euan McColm, The Scotsman, 22nd November 2023

Fern Brady shortlisted for major book award

Strong Female Character up for best non-fiction title in the Nero Book Awards (formerly the Costa Book Awards).

Chortle, 21st November 2023

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