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Catherine Tate People

Catherine Tate to deliver UK's Eurovision points

Wednesday 10th May 2023

Catherine Tate has been appointed as the UK's Eurovision spokesperson. She will deliver the results of the country's voting choices, as part of the final section of the live final on Saturday 13th.

The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions TV

Comic Strip stars to celebrate series at BFI

Tuesday 9th May 2023

Three screenings at the BFI this month will celebrate more than 40 years of the influential Comic Strip Presents series.

Mount Pleasant. Robbie (Daniel Ings). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions Film

Daniel Ings to star in comedy road movie A Rush Of Blood

Friday 5th May 2023

Daniel Ings is to star in comedy road movie A Rush Of Blood with Mark McKinney of The Kids In The Hall. The film is the feature screenwriting and directing debut of British filmmaker Tristan Shepherd.

Helen and Michael Palin People

Michael Palin announces the death of his wife Helen

Wednesday 3rd May 2023

Helen Palin, who has been married to Monty Python star Michael Palin for 57 years, has died.

Mock The Week TV

Mock The Week USA coming to Amazon Freevee

Tuesday 2nd May 2023

Amazon Freevee has commissioned an American version of Mock The Week, with Trevor Noah acting as a producer on the series.

Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith TV

Inside No. 9 stage show in development

Monday 1st May 2023

A live stage version of Inside No. 9 is reportedly in development.

Hullraisers. Image shows left to right: Rana (Taj Atwal), Toni (Leah Brotherhead), Paula (Sinead Matthews) TV

Hullraisers announces Series 2 cast

Friday 28th April 2023

Tom Bennett (PhoneShop) and Sam Swainsbury (Mum) have been announced to join the regular cast in Hullraisers Series 2.

Shopping With Keith Lemon. Leigh Francis TV

Shopping With Keith Lemon returning for fourth series

Friday 28th April 2023

Shopping With Keith Lemon is returning to ITV2 for a fourth series, while creator Leigh Francis has filmed an episode of Celebrity Portrait Artist Of The Year on Sky Arts.

The Bank Of Dave. Image shows left to right: Alexandra (Phoebe Dynevor), Dave Fishwick (Rory Kinnear), Hugh (Joel Fry) Film

Netflix announces Bank Of Dave sequel

Thursday 27th April 2023

Netflix have announced that The Bank Of Dave is getting a sequel, with Rory Kinnear returning as the community champion of Burnley, this time taking on payday lenders.

Meera Syal People

Meera Syal to receive BAFTA Fellowship

Thursday 27th April 2023

Meera Syal is to be presented with a BAFTA Fellowship at the body's annual Television Awards ceremony next month for her contribution to film and television.

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