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Alan Carr TV

Royal Variety Performance 2024 comedy line-up announced

Wednesday 20th November 2024

Ellie Taylor, Matt Forde, Scott Bennett and Larry Dean are amongst the acts taking part in this year's Royal Variety Performance, which will be hosted by Alan Carr and Amanda Holden.

Taskmaster: The Live Experience. Image shows left to right: Greg Davies, Alex Horne Live

Taskmaster's Live Experience extended

Wednesday 20th November 2024

Taskmaster: The Live Experience has been extended until 23rd February 2025. New early bird and family ticket options are available.

Have I Got News For You. Jason Manford TV

Jason Manford to host Have I Got Sport For You

Wednesday 20th November 2024

Have I Got Sport For You, the spin-off pilot from Have I Got News For You which will air this December, will be hosted by Jason Manford.

Vicar Of Dibley stained-glassed inspired artwork. Kate Bottley TV

The Vicar Of Dibley's top 10 memorable moments

Wednesday 20th November 2024

The results of a poll revealing viewers' favourite moments from The Vicar Of Dibley has been revealed, as TV channel U&Gold showcases a stained-glassed inspired artwork to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the sitcom.

Tom Davis Film

Richard E. Grant and Tom Davis join Sacha Baron Cohen's Ladies First

Tuesday 19th November 2024

Richard E. Grant, Emily Mortimer and Tom Davis have joined the cast of Ladies First alongside Sacha Baron Cohen

Mawaan Rizwan People

Comedy stars voice Sky's The Night Before Christmas In Wonderland

Monday 18th November 2024

Voice casting has been revealed for a family animation coming to Sky Cinema in December, with a number of comedians in starring roles.

Billy Connolly Live

Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award 2025 nominations open

Monday 18th November 2024

The Glasgow International Comedy Festival has opened applications for its prestigious Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award. Acts, venues and staff in 2025's festival are encouraged to make nominations by 13th January.

Suzi Ruffell. Credit: 800 Pound Gorilla Records Online

Suzi Ruffell's Snappy released online

Monday 18th November 2024

Snappy, a comedy show from stand-up Suzi Ruffell, is now available to rent to watch online.

Caroline Aherne People

Lucy Beaumont wants to build a statue to Caroline Aherne

Monday 18th November 2024

Caroline Aherne is to be immortalised with a statue if Lucy Beaumont gets her way, with the stand-up announcing a campaign to commemorate The Royle Family creator in the Wythenshawe district of Manchester where she grew up.

Ashley Storrie TV

Ashley Storrie wins Audience Award at BAFTA Scotland Awards 2024

Monday 18th November 2024

Ashley Storrie has won the Audience Award at the BAFTA Scotland Awards 2024 for her role in the sitcom Dinosaur.

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