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TV

Blackadder portrait installed in stately home

Thursday 1st June 2023

A portrait of Edmund Blackadder was installed in a stately home, surprising visitors the next day. But not everyone knew who the character was.

Taskmaster. Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

TV

Taskmaster to sponsor Chesham United football club

Tuesday 30th May 2023

TV show Taskmaster looks set to be the main shirt sponsor for Chesham United next season. Alex Horne, who sits on the football club's board, has organised the deal.

Online

Eshaan Akbar overcomes hearing aid failure recording debut special

Tuesday 30th May 2023

Eshaan Akbar had to contend with his hearing aids failing at the start of a recording of his debut special, The Pretender.

The Trip. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Steve Coogan), Rob (Rob Brydon). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Arbie

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Steve Coogan wants another series of The Trip, reveals more Partridge

Thursday 25th May 2023

Steve Coogan says that he and Rob Brydon "should" make another series of The Trip and has revealed that there will be a fourth series of his podcast Alan Partridge: From The Oasthouse next year.

TV

Jimmy Carr game show I Literally Just Told You returns to Channel 4

Thursday 25th May 2023

Jimmy Carr's Channel 4 game show I Literally Just Told You, in which contestants answer questions written live as the episode is being filmed, is returning for an expanded third series.

Drifters. Meg (Jessica Knappett). Copyright: Zodiak Media Company

TV

Jessica Knappett was almost in Almost Royal

Tuesday 23rd May 2023

Jessica Knappett was cast in the E4 mockumentary Almost Royal alongside Ed Gamble but had to pull out because of Drifters her replacement Amy Hoggart has revealed.

Film

Seann Walsh stars as rogue angel in comedy film The Bystanders

Tuesday 23rd May 2023

Seann Walsh's feature film debut, The Bystanders, is to receive its UK premiere next month. The dark comedy about rogue guardian angels co-stars Scott Haran and also features comedians Nick Helm, Marek Larwood, Lauren Douglin and David Schaal.

Radio

Jon Long's Carbon Lifeforms returns to Radio 4 for two specials

Tuesday 23rd May 2023

Jon Long's environmental comedy Carbon Lifeforms is returning to Radio 4 for two specials, following a successful pilot last year. The first special records in London next month, while the second will air at Christmas.