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Vittorio Angelone releases Translations stand-up special online

Sunday 10th September 2023

Vittorio Angelone has released debut stand-up special on YouTube. Translations was his 2022 show, which resulted in him receiving a Best Newcomer nomination in the Edinburgh Comedy Awards.

People

Jenny Éclair to host 'Taskmaster: The People's Podcast'

Friday 8th September 2023

Jenny Éclair is taking over from Lou Sanders as the host of Taskmaster: The People's Podcast.

TV

Unseen Peter Sellers footage features in new Channel 5 documentary

Friday 8th September 2023

Previously unseen home movie footage of Peter Sellers features in a new documentary about the comedy star coming to Channel 5, Peter Sellers: The Dark Side Of The Goon, part of a series of upcoming profiles that also includes Dudley Moore, Eric Sykes, Norman Wisdom and Diana Rigg.

Scotland Tonight: What Ever Happened to Victor & Barry?. Image shows left to right: Alan Cumming, Forbes Masson

People

Alan Cumming and Forbes Masson reunite for TV interview

Thursday 7th September 2023

Alan Cumming and Forbes Masson - who shot to fame in the 1980s as double act Victor & Barry, and then went on to star in popular sitcom The High Life - have reunited for their first TV interview in 17 years. It airs tonight (Thursday 7th September) on STV at 8:30pm.

Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Sam Campbell, Sue Perkins, Susan Wokoma, Greg Davies, Alex Horne, Julian Clary, Lucy Beaumont

TV

Taskmaster Series 16 launches 21st September

Wednesday 6th September 2023

Taskmaster Series 16 launches on Channel 4 on Thursday 21st September.

Reliant Regal Supervan III JPL 725K, driver side front corner

News

Only Fools And Horses van caught speeding

Tuesday 5th September 2023

Sussex Police pulled over a three wheeled van with Trotters Independent Trading decoration, for doing 43 in a 30 limit. To make matters worse, the driver only had a provisional licence.

Radio

Funny Women Awards celebrate 20 years with Radio 4 retrospective

Tuesday 5th September 2023

The Funny Women Awards celebrates its twentieth anniversary with a retrospective history on Radio 4, presented by Kerry Godliman. 20 Years Of Funny Women features archive performances and interviews with Jo Brand, Diane Morgan, Zoe Lyons, Rachel Parris, Sindhu Vee and more.

People

Joe Lycett and his mum to hold 2023 art exhibition

Monday 4th September 2023

Joe Lycett and his mother, Helen Lycett, are to hold an exhibition of their latest art in an LGBTQ founded print shop in London's Covent Garden, from 22nd September to 1st October.