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Beano publishes comic for adults
Wednesday 18th November 2020
Beano has published its first comic for adults. The one-off 'BeanOLD' features characters including Captain Sir Thomas Moore, Marcus Rashford, Dominic Cummings and Boris Johnson.
Benji Waterstones to publish book about being a psychiatrist
Wednesday 18th November 2020
Stand-up comedian and comedy writer Benji Waterstones has landed a book deal to write about his career as a psychiatrist.
School's Out Comedy Club to publish a joke book
Tuesday 17th November 2020
School's Out Comedy Club, the online show run by stand-up Philip Simon, is to publish a joke book with profits going to food waste charity FareShare.
Isy Suttie writes her debut novel
Monday 9th November 2020
Isy Suttie has written her first novel. Provisionally titled Jane Is Trying, it focuses on a funny but anxious woman back living with her parents in her late thirties.
Geoff Norcott to publish memoir Where Did I Go Right?
Thursday 5th November 2020
Conservative-voting comedian Geoff Norcott is to publish a memoir exploring his "working-class upbringing and his political journey from left to right".
Rob Kemp's Elvis Dead live show to be released on VHS
Monday 2nd November 2020
Rob Kemp's multi-award winning show The Elvis Dead is to be released... on video cassette.
Lenny Henry to publish books for children
Saturday 31st October 2020
Sir Lenny Henry is to publish a series of books for children. The publishing deal includes a picture book called You Can Do Anything, Tyrone.
Comedy writer Sara Gibbs pens autism memoir
Friday 30th October 2020
Sara Gibbs is to publish Drama Queen, a "compelling and funny" book about her experiences of growing up with autism.
Network announces deluxe Gurney Slade restoration
Thursday 22nd October 2020
Network has announced a 60th anniversary HD restoration of ground-breaking, surreal sitcom The Strange World Of Gurney Slade, starring Anthony Newley. A limited edition Blu-ray box set is available to order.
Grace Campbell has written a book about shame
Thursday 22nd October 2020
Comedian Grace Campbell has written Amazing Disgrace: A Book About Shame. In it, she opens up about competing with Tony Blair for the attention of her spin doctor father, Alastair Campbell.