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Stephen Merchant: 'I want to do Taskmaster'

Thursday 7th March 2024

Stephen Merchant has revealed that he'd "happily" do Taskmaster - and it's purely a case of finding time in his busy schedule to make it work.

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Marriage proposal at Russell Kane gig

Friday 1st March 2024

At his 29th February gig, Russell Kane helped orchestrate a marriage proposal. You can watch Faye propose to Paul in the video here.

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Seann Walsh launches autobiographical sitcom pilot Clown on YouTube

Friday 1st March 2024

Seann Walsh is piloting Clown, a sitcom loosely based on his career following the fallout from his stint on Strictly Come Dancing

Such Brave Girls. Image shows left to right: Josie (Kat Sadler), Deb (Louise Brealey), Billie (Lizzie Davidson)

Broadcasting Press Guild Awards 2024 nominees

Thursday 29th February 2024

Dreaming Whilst Black, Extraordinary, Ghosts, Inside No. 9 and Such Brave Girls are nominated in the Broadcasting Press Guild Awards 2024.

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Cariad Lloyd joins Round Britain Quiz

Monday 26th February 2024

Cariad Lloyd will represent the Welsh team on BBC Radio 4's Round Britain Quiz.

Daddy Issues. Image shows left to right: Malcolm (David Morrissey), Gemma (Aimee Lou Wood). Credit: BBC, James Stack

Daddy Issues cast confirmed

Monday 26th February 2024

The cast joining Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey in new BBC Three comedy series Daddy Issues include Sarah Hadland, Sherrie Hewson and Humphrey Ker.

Taskmaster. Lee Mack. Copyright: Avalon Television

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Lee Mack's Taskmaster task too far

Sunday 25th February 2024

Lee Mack has revealed that his stint on Taskmaster put a crimp on his relationship with his wife.

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David Jason reprises Del Boy in Car S.O.S episode

Friday 23rd February 2024

Sir David Jason slips back into his famous Only Fools And Horses character in the episode of Car S.O.S that will air on 14th March.

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NextUp adds two Brighton venues to its streaming list

Thursday 22nd February 2024

Comedy platform NextUp has added two more clubs to their list of regular streaming venues, bringing the total up to 10. The new additions are both in Brighton: The Forge and The Secret Comedy Club at Artista.

Meet The Richardsons. Image shows left to right: Jon (Jon Richardson), Lucy (Lucy Beaumont)

Meet The Richardsons Series 5 guest stars revealed

Tuesday 20th February 2024

Meet The Richardsons is due to return to Dave this spring, with guest stars including Adrian Chiles, Alexander Armstrong, Amanda Abbington, Charlie Cooper, Gregg Wallace, Julian Clary, Kemah Bob, Lee Mack, Nigel Havers, Stephen Mangan, Steve Pemberton and The Cheeky Girls.

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