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Fern Brady on judging other comedians: 'It is so hard to choose a favourite'
Fern Brady gives us the inside scoop on being a judge for the BBC New Comedy Awards.
Anya Ryan, BBC, 8th November 2022
Seann Walsh entering I'm A Celeb camp today
Matt Hancock and Seann Walsh are set to enter the I'm A Celebrity jungle today, ahead of schedule.
Emily Webber, The Sun, 8th November 2022
Leslie Phillips obituary: The comedy Casanova who made it to Hogwarts
Leslie Phillips, who has died aged 98, will forever be remembered for playing a lecherous old rake.
BBC, 8th November 2022
Leslie Phillips: master of raffish comedy and immortal catchphrases
He punched Gene Kelly in Hollywood and played Falstaff at the RSC, but he will be best remembered as a posh, blazer-wearing cad in films and on TV - and for an innuendo-laden greeting.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 8th November 2022
Leslie Phillips: a life in pictures
The much loved comedy actor has died at the age of 98. Best known for playing suave upper-class cads, his exaggerated "Hello" and "Ding Dong" entered the lexicon. Here we look back at his life.
Greg Whitmore, The Guardian, 8th November 2022
Can Peter Kay break his own stand-up record?
The comedian played to 1.2 million people on his most recent tour and, 12 years later, is finally going back on stage. Dominic Maxwell reports on what we can expect.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 8th November 2022
Leslie Phillips obituary
Veteran stage and screen actor known for his roles in the Carry On films, the Doctor series and voicing the Sorting Hat in Harry Potter.
Michael Coveney, The Guardian, 8th November 2022
Leslie Phillips, as sexually threatening as a pot of tepid tea, made the common man feel better
The Carry On star's charming on-screen persona as a hopeless and harmless lothario cheered men up about about their own sexual shortcomings.
Ben Lawrence, The Telegraph, 8th November 2022
Adam Hills reveals Princess Royal's favourite comedy show after being made MBE
Adam Hills has revealed the Princess Royal's favourite comedy show is the BBC's popular series Would I Lie To You?.
Tony Jones, The Independent, 8th November 2022
Eddie Izzard on her fight for fairness, selfish Tories and the 'brilliant' response to her MP bid
Eddie Izzard opens up about her political ambitions, her fears for LGBTQ+ rights under the Conservative Party, and fighting for a fairer future.
Patrick Kelleher, Pink News, 8th November 2022
Leslie Phillips was fruity... but so are cherries soaked in brandy
Leslie Phillips spoke almost exclusively in wolf whistles. With just a long-drawled 'Hel-lo', he could convey surprise, appreciation, flirtation and a hint of sexual menace.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 8th November 2022
Jason Manford on doing panto for the first time
'Stand-up's lonely - I love the panto family'
Miriam Gillinson, The Guardian, 8th November 2022
Interview: Gavin Webster
Cameron Wright talks to the erudite comic about the joy of wordplay, punk influences and his passion for the north-east.
Cameron Wrigh, Narc Magazine, 8th November 2022Videos
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Frankie Boyle's New World Order
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Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable
Series 3, Episode 8Mel and Lou are joined by Olga Koch, Jonathan Ross and Slim.
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The Football's On
Series 9, Episode 11A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.