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Live

Jason Manford in talks to star in 'Bank Of Dave: The Musical'

Wednesday 19th June 2024

The Bank Of Dave is being turned into a musical, with Jason Manford in talks to potentially star as folk hero Dave Fishwick, the comedian has revealed.

Inside No. 9 script being auctioned for charity

Saturday 15th June 2024

Steve Pemberton is raising money for charity by auctioning off a signed Inside No. 9 script, and also a signed copy of the hare statue that was hidden in many of episodes of the hit comedy anthology series.

Mammoth. Image shows left to right: Mel Jones (Sian Gibson), Barry (William Thomas), Tony Mammoth (Mike Bubbins), Roger Buck (Joseph Marcell), Theo (Joel Davison)

Mammoth order of nine more episodes for Mike Bubbins' hit BBC sitcom

Friday 7th June 2024

Mammoth is about to quadruple in size, with creator and star Mike Bubbins revealing that the BBC sitcom's second series will feature nine episodes, after three were broadcast in April.

Live

Neil Innes tribute to feature Pythons, The Rutles & Idiot Bastard Band

Wednesday 5th June 2024

The life of Neil Innes is to be celebrated in a special show, Neil Innes - 'How Sweet To Be An Idiot', featuring performances from Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam and former members of The Rutles, John Halsey and Ricky Fataar, plus a raft of comic and music talent.

People

Harry Hill went to the pub between operations when he was a doctor

Tuesday 4th June 2024

Speaking on Kathy Burke's podcast, Harry Hill has admitted he would go to the pub during his hospital shifts when he worked as a doctor.

Beena And Amrit. Image shows from L to R: Amrit (Shobna Gulati), Beena (Priya Hall)

Radio

Priya Hall's Beena And Amrit returns to BBC Radio Wales this June

Friday 31st May 2024

Priya Hall's sitcom Beena And Amrit is returning to BBC Radio Wales for a second series in June.

Live

Munya Chawawa & Morgana Robinson star in animated satire Sweet Dreams

Thursday 30th May 2024

Munya Chawawa, Morgana Robinson and US musical comic Reggie Watts are to star in Sweet Dreams, an interactive, satirical artwork about fast food coming to Manchester in July.