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Live At The Apollo TV

Live At The Apollo confirmed for two more series

Tuesday 7th November 2023

BBC Two has ordered Series 19 and Series 20 of Live At The Apollo, to be broadcast in 2024 and 2025.

Dodger. Image shows left to right: Royston, Chief of the Yeoman Guard (Paul Whitehouse), The Archbishop of Canterbury (Simon Callow), John Bridge, The Crown Jeweller (Alex Macqueen), Queen Victoria (Nicola Coughlan), US President Martin Van Buren (Toby Stephens) TV

Paul Whitehouse & Nicola Coughlan join Dodger Christmas special on BBC

Tuesday 7th November 2023

Dodger is returning for its second Christmas special on BBC One, with a nod to King Charles' coronation and a guest cast including Paul Whitehouse, Simon Callow and Nicola Coughlan as Queen Victoria.

David Baddiel TV

Sky Arts to air David Baddiel stand-up trilogy

Monday 6th November 2023

David Baddiel is recording a trilogy of stand-up specials for Sky Arts, with Fame, Not The Musical, [l]My Family: Not The Sitcom[/I] and Trolls Not The Dolls, set to air early next year.

Jim Smith TV

Jim Smith to host festive stand-up special on BBC Scotland

Monday 6th November 2023

Scotland Stands Up - due to be broadcast as part of BBC Scotland's festive celebrations - will feature Jim Smith, Susie McCabe, Jamie MacDonald, Stuart McPherson and Marjolein Robertson.

The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything. Jimmy Carr TV

Big Fat Quiz to return for 2023 and Telly specials

Monday 6th November 2023

Jimmy Carr is set to host The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year for Channel 4 again this December, and also a new spin on the format too, The Big Fat Quiz Of Telly.

Big Kick Energy. Image shows left to right: Maisie Adam, Suzi Ruffell Online

Suzi Ruffell and Maisie Adam win award for their football podcast

Sunday 5th November 2023

Big Kick Energy, a podcast hosted by Suzi Ruffell and Maisie Adam, has won a Broadcast Sports Award.

Wil Hodgson Online

Wil Hodgson stand-up special Barbicidal Tendencies now on YouTube

Sunday 5th November 2023

Go Faster Stripe has published Barbicidal Tendencies, a stand-up special by Wil Hodgson, for free on YouTube.

Joz Norris Live

Eggbox live format to showcase short films and live script readings

Sunday 5th November 2023

Comedian Joz Norris is setting up Eggbox, a new live comedy show format combining short film screenings and live script readings.

Paul Smith People

Paul Smith is ready for MMA battle against Jake Quickenden

Thursday 2nd November 2023

Stand-up comedian Paul Smith is taking on X Factor singer Jake Quickenden in a MMA fight in Manchester this Saturday dubbed "stage to the cage". He says "The threat of being punched in the face repeatedly is a good motivator to prepare properly".

Frog And Bucket comedy club Live

Beat the Frog World Series 2023 finalists

Tuesday 31st October 2023

The finalists for Manchester's annual new act final at the Frog And Bucket comedy club have been revealed. 10 acts will perform on Monday 6th November.

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