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The Kemps. Image shows left to right: Gary (Gary Kemp), Martin (Martin Kemp) TV

'The Kemps: All Gold' cast revealed

Thursday 16th November 2023

Music documentary spoof The Kemps: All Gold, a follow-up to the 2020 special The Kemps: All True, is coming to BBC Two this December. Guest stars include Christopher Eccleston, Adil Ray, Tamzin Outhwaite and Status Quo guitarist Francis Rossi.

Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz. Paul Sinha Radio

Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz returns, as his book goes on sale

Wednesday 15th November 2023

Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz is returning for an end of year special on Radio 4, as a title and publication date has emerged for his memoir, One Sinha Lifetime: A Bengali Boy's Search For The Meaning Of Life.

Tom Houghton Online

Tom Houghton publishes Absolute Shambles stand-up special on YouTube

Wednesday 15th November 2023

Tom Houghton has published his Absolute Shambles stand-up show online to watch for free.

Big Boys. Image shows left to right: Jack (Dylan Llewellyn), Danny (Jon Pointing) TV

Big Boys Series 2 launches in January

Tuesday 14th November 2023

Series 2 of Big Boys will arrive on Channel 4 in January. A collection of first look images have been revealed today.

Ray Bradshaw. Credit: Jiksaw People

Ray Bradshaw seeks out lookalike

Saturday 11th November 2023

To tie in with his new stand-up tour, comedian Ray Bradshaw is looking to find his doppelganger.

I Talk Telly Awards 2023 TV

I Talk Telly Awards 2023 nominations announced

Saturday 11th November 2023

Black Ops, Changing Ends, Dreaming Whilst Black, Extraordinary, Juice, The Power Of Parker, Ruby Speaking and Significant Other are amongst the nominees in the I Talk Telly Awards 2023. Voting is now open.

Ivo Graham People

Ivo Graham opens up about the impact of his mum's multiple sclerosis

Friday 10th November 2023

As he prepares to host a charity gig for the MS Society, Ivo Graham has spoken about the impact of his mum's multiple sclerosis.

Avoidance. Image shows left to right: Jonathan (Romesh Ranganathan), Claire (Jessica Knappett). Credit: Ranga Bee TV

Avoidance Series 2 begins filming with Aisling Bea and Matthew Lewis

Wednesday 8th November 2023

Aisling Bea, Colin Hoult and Matthew Lewis are amongst the new cast joining Avoidance as filming begins on the second series of Romesh Ranganathan's sitcom.

Rosie Jones Live

Rosie Jones announces tour filming and major extension

Tuesday 7th November 2023

A major extension has been announced for Rosie Jones's first nation-wide tour, Triple Threat. The show will also be recorded for later release.

G'wed. Reece (Dylan Thomas Smith). Credit: Golden Path Productions TV

ITVX's G'wed cast announced

Tuesday 7th November 2023

Upcoming ITVX comedy G'wed, focusing on a diverse group of young people in Liverpool, has revealed its full cast ahead of its debut early next year.

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