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Kunt and the Gang release Phillip Schofield song

Friday 23rd June 2023

Controversial musical comedy group Kunt and the Gang have released a new song about Phillip Schofield.

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Gyles Brandreth talks about being part of a pornography commission

Friday 23rd June 2023

Gyles Brandreth has talked about the time he and Cliff Richard were asked to be part of a commission looking into pornography.

Only Fools And Horses - The Musical. Image shows from L to R: Ryan Hutton, Tom Bennett, Paul Whitehouse TV

Only Fools And Horses stage show cast hope for TV special

Friday 23rd June 2023

The cast of the musical stage show version of Only Fools And Horses are hoping to film a version for television.

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Kevin Bridges in talks to adapt his novel for television

Thursday 22nd June 2023

Kevin Bridges has revealed that he's in talks to adapt his debut novel, The Black Dog, into a television series. "I think I'd like to make the characters evolve and go on different journeys away from the book" he said.

Touring Toolshed. Image shows left to right: Jay Blades, David Jason People

David Jason teams up with Jay Blades for Touring Toolshed

Wednesday 21st June 2023

David Jason is teaming up with Repair Shop star Jay Blades to present Touring Toolshed, a BBC TV series focused on crafts.

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Huge Davies launches The Carpark special online

Tuesday 20th June 2023

The Carpark, a comedy special from Huge Davies, is now available online.

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Ali Woods publishes Best Friend Ever stand-up special

Tuesday 20th June 2023

Stand-up comedian Ali Woods has published Best Friend Ever, his debut comedy special, on YouTube.

Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Cat (Danny John-Jules) TV

Red Dwarf added to iPlayer

Tuesday 20th June 2023

All the main series of Red Dwarf have been added to BBC iPlayer. It's the first time they've been available together in one place.

Omid Djalili - Hopeful: The Autobiography. Omid Djalili. Copyright: BBC People

Omid Djalili: The Queen told off BBC for editing out my migrant joke

Monday 19th June 2023

Omid Djalili has revealed that Queen Elizabeth II told off the BBC off for editing out a joke he delivered about immigration.

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David Tennant confirms the end of Staged

Monday 19th June 2023

David Tennant has confirmed that there are no plans for a fourth series of Staged, the sitcom he stars in with Michael Sheen.

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