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People

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.

TV

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.

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.

Britney. Image shows left to right: Charly Clive, Ellen Robertson

Online

NextUp to stream hit Edinburgh Fringe shows with Flashback Festival

Saturday 4th March 2023

NextUp is to stream a raft of shows from last year's Edinburgh Fringe, including critically acclaimed sketch duo Britney, alongside Kate Barron, Lily Phillips, Sian Davies, Ted Hill, Isabelle Farah and comedy magician Pete Heat.

Image shows left to right: Sally Phillips, Ronni Ancona

Film

Sally Phillips & Ronni Ancona making Italian road trip film

Friday 3rd March 2023

Sally Phillips and Ronni Ancona's latest independent film is an Italian road trip comedy starring former Pink Floyd bassist Guy Pratt. The Monk, The Mermaid & Molise is one of a number of films on the slate of the pair's Captain Dolly production company.

Live

Matt Lucas writes a Christmas musical

Thursday 2nd March 2023

Matt Lucas has written his first musical, The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas, based upon a children's novel he's written and described as "Home Alone meets A Christmas Carol".