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Armando Iannucci. Copyright: Linda Nylind People

Armando Iannucci embraces his Daredevil side with new Marvel comic

Thursday 9th March 2023

Armando Iannucci is writing a graphic novel for Marvel about blind crimefighter Daredevil and forging ahead with a US television show about the trials and tribulations of making a superhero film.

Henpocalypse!. Image shows left to right: Bernadette (Elizabeth Berrington), Zara (Lucie Shorthouse), Veena (Lauren O'Rourke), Shelly (Callie Cooke), Jen (Kate O'Flynn) TV

Henpocalypse! cast revealed

Thursday 9th March 2023

Elizabeth Berrington, Lucie Shorthouse, Callie Cooke, Lauren O'Rourke, Kate O'Flynn and Ben McGregor will star in BBC comedy Henpocalypse!, and Danny Dyer has been announced as a guest star.

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Suzy Eddie Izzard joins Netflix's Kaos

Wednesday 8th March 2023

Suzy Eddie Izzard has joined the cast of Kaos, Netflix's upcoming dark fantasy drama about gender politics and power.

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Harry Hill, Rose Matafeo and Lolly Adefope to appear with Yard Act

Wednesday 8th March 2023

Harry Hill, Rose Matafeo, Lolly Adefope and Nish Kumar are amongst a number of comedians announced to open for post-punk band Yard Act later this year.

Peep Show. Super Hans (Matt King). Credit: Objective Productions TV

Peep Show? Never seen it says Matt King

Wednesday 8th March 2023

Peep Show star Matt King has revealed that he's never watched Peep Show, despite starring in 36 episodes of the Channel 4 sitcom.

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Eddie Izzard to change name to Suzy

Wednesday 8th March 2023

Eddie Izzard has revealed she will soon change her name to Suzy Eddie Izzard.

Motherland. Image shows from L to R: Liz (Diane Morgan), Julia (Anna Maxwell Martin), Kevin (Paul Ready) TV

Motherland to be remade in the US

Monday 6th March 2023

BBC Two sitcom Motherland is to be adapted for broadcast in the US.

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Eshaan Akbar joins Netflix's Sex Education

Monday 6th March 2023

Eshaan Akbar has joined Sex Education's fourth series in an undisclosed role, making his acting debut in the Emmy-winning comedy.

The Windsors. Charles (Harry Enfield) TV

The Windsors coronation special plot revealed

Monday 6th March 2023

The forthcoming special episode of The Windsors will see Wills attempting to reflect the cost of living crisis in his father's coronation plans, whilst Harry and Meghan contemplate whether to attend the ceremony or not.

The Traitors. Image shows left to right: Mary Berry, Claudia Winkleman, Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders TV

French & Saunders to star in Traitors sketch for Comic Relief

Saturday 4th March 2023

Claudia Winkleman, Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders and Mary Berry have filmed a Comic Relief sketch themed around The Traitors.

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