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Garth Marenghi's Darkplace. Garth Marenghi / Dr. Rick Dagless M.D. (Matthew Holness) TV

Garth Marenghi could return to television says Matthew Holness

Monday 13th March 2023

Matthew Holness has said that he is open to the possibility of Garth Marenghi returning to television, if he is afforded creative control.

Bethany Black Live

Bethany Black, Rob Kemp and Wil Hodgson recording stand-up specials

Saturday 11th March 2023

Go Faster Stripe are recording a clutch of stand-up specials over the next month, including shows from Bethany Black, Rob Kemp, Wil Hodgson, Stephen Carlin, Joe Wells and Steve Hall.

Colin Murray Radio

Fighting Talk not broadcast in support of Gary Lineker

Saturday 11th March 2023

BBC Radio 5 Live's sports-based panel game Fighting Talk was not aired today, seemingly in support of Gary Lineker following his suspension from Match Of The Day.

Stitch Head Film

Fern Brady & Jamali Maddix get their freak on for Stitch Head movie

Friday 10th March 2023

Fern Brady and Jamali Maddix are making their film debuts voicing characters in the animated movie Stitch Head. The cast also features Rob Brydon, Alison Steadman, Asa Butterfield, Joel Fry and Relativity's Tia Bannon.

Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan TV

Smack The Pony is NOT returning

Thursday 9th March 2023

Fiona Allen has told British Comedy Guide that contrary to a newspaper report, Smack The Pony is not returning to television.

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.

Eddie Izzard People

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.

Rose Matafeo Live

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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