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Sam Campbell Online

Sam Campbell's Beautiful Generations released on YouTube

Tuesday 21st May 2024

Sam Campbell's Beautiful Generations, a 10 minute comedy short, has been released on YouTube.

Eleanor Morton Shop

Eleanor Morton to publish Life Lessons From Historical Women

Monday 20th May 2024

Comedian Eleanor Morton has written her first book, Life Lessons From Historical Women. It will be published in August.

Taskmaster. Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television TV

Alex Horne to guest host Have I Got News For You

Monday 20th May 2024

Taskmaster star Alex Horne is to make his debut on Have I Got News For You on Friday 7th June, guest hosting the final episode in the series.

Dave's Games TV

Animated comedy Dave's Games to air on BBC Three

Saturday 18th May 2024

BBC Three is to broadcast Dave's Games, an animated comedy set around a video games shop in 1995, as part of its BBC Comedy Short Films strand. The voice cast includes Jessica Gunning, Jamie Demetriou and Emily Atack.

Vic Reeves Big Night Out. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Les (Fred Aylward), Vic Reeves. Copyright: Channel X TV

Morrissey shunned Vic & Bob's Big Night Out on Dr Felch's orders

Friday 17th May 2024

Morrissey was supposed to appear on Vic & Bob's Big Night Out but had a graphic excuse for pulling out of the show, Jonathan Ross has revealed.

Robin Morgan. Copyright: Matt Stronge Online

Robin Morgan releases first stand-up special on YouTube

Friday 17th May 2024

Robin Morgan has published his first full stand-up special, Snip Snip, Bitch, online via indie label Go Faster Stripe.

Detectorists. Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook). Copyright: Channel X Shop

Mackenzie Crook writes short book about Nick Drake

Friday 17th May 2024

Detectorists star Mackenzie Crook has written a short book titled If Nick Drake Came to My House. It'll be published in November.

David Baddiel Shop

David Baddiel publishes 'My Family: The Memoir'

Thursday 16th May 2024

David Baddiel's book about his eccentric family, My Family: The Memoir will be published by Fourth Estate on 4th July.

Matt Forde. Credit: David Monteith-Hodge People

Matt Forde becomes ambassador for Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

Wednesday 15th May 2024

Matt Forde has become an ambassador for RNOH Charity, the organisation linked to the London-based hospital that undertook a life-saving operation on his spine.

Brian Logan People

Brian Logan to run 'A Play, A Pie and A Pint'

Wednesday 15th May 2024

A Play, A Pie and A Pint has announced the appointment of Brian Logan as its new artistic director and CEO.

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