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Film

Richard Ayoade to direct dystopian comedy The Semplica Girls

Monday 30th January 2023

Richard Ayoade is set to direct his third film, an adaptation of George Saunders's The Semplica Girl Diaries that he has been developing with the American short story writer.

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Sarah Keyworth - firefighter? Russell Kane - rhino dung shoveller!

Monday 30th January 2023

Russell Kane, Sarah Keyworth and Fatiha El-Ghorri have shot short films for the BBC in which they try their hand at apprenticeships, including working in a zoo, as a firefighter and at a Formula 1 car part factory.

Film

Katy Brand writes a comedy road movie, Libby And Joan Hit The Road

Thursday 26th January 2023

Katy Brand is writing her second film, the comedy road movie, Libby And Joan Hit The Road, following the success of her debut, Good Luck To You, Leo Grande.

The Undiscovered Tony Hancock. Tony Hancock. Copyright: Getty Images

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Tony Hancock celebrated in graphic novel

Wednesday 25th January 2023

Tony Hancock is the subject of a new graphic novel, which tells the story of the legendary comedian "with a few interruptions from The Lad Himself".

People

Ruby Wax stranded on a tropical island for Channel 5 survival series

Wednesday 25th January 2023

Ruby Wax is to be stranded on an uninhabited tropical island in a new Channel 5 survival series, with only cameras to talk to. The comic, who recently came out of a psychiatric institution, has been training in survival skills.

People

Russell Kane launching anti-ageing supplements & raunchy charity song

Tuesday 24th January 2023

Russell Kane and his wife are planning to sell their own brand of anti-ageing supplements. Meanwhile, the comic is also planning to release his first music single, the rap ballad Take Your Panties Off (The Floor).