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Smoggie Queens. Image shows left to right: Stewart (Elijah Young), Sal (Patsy Lowe), Lucinda (Alexandra Mardell), Dickie (Phil Dunning), Mam (Mark Benton). Credit: Matt Crockett, Hat Trick Productions

Smoggie Queens filming wraps, with Michelle Visage amongst guest stars

Wednesday 18th September 2024

Filming has wrapped on new BBC Three comedy Smoggie Queens, with first look photos of the characters revealed. Drag Race star Michelle Visage and Peaky Blinders actor Charlotte Riley are amongst those in guest roles.

Meet The Richardsons. Image shows left to right: Lucy (Lucy Beaumont), Johnny Vegas

Johnny Vegas & Lucy Beaumont team up on World's Most Dangerous Roads

Wednesday 18th September 2024

World's Most Dangerous Roads returns to U&Dave in November with the driving pairings including Johnny Vegas and Lucy Beaumont, Babatunde Aléshé and Kae Kurd, plus a best bits compilation episode narrated by Rhod Gilbert.

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Fern Brady wins at Sky Arts Awards

Tuesday 17th September 2024

Fern Brady has won the Comedy prize at the inaugural Sky Arts Awards.

Paul Chowdhry to film stand-up special for Sky

Tuesday 17th September 2024

Sky is recording a version of Paul Chowdhry's Family-Friendly Comedian stand-up show for broadcast as a special.

Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Julian (Simon Farnaby), Pat (Jim Howick), Captain (Ben Willbond), Thomas (Mathew Baynton), Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Kitty (Lolly Adefope), Robin (Laurence Rickard), Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe), Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas), Mary (Katy Wix), Humphrey (Laurence Rickard). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts to get Australian adaptation

Monday 16th September 2024

A new version of Ghosts is to be made for the Network 10 channel in Australia.

Death Valley. Image shows left to right: John Chapel (Timothy Spall), Janie Mallowan (Gwyneth Keyworth)

Death Valley - the new BBC comedy drama - reveals cast

Wednesday 11th September 2024

Steffan Rhodri, Alexandria Riley and Melanie Walters are joining Timothy Spall and Gwyneth Keyworth in the regular cast of Death Valley, the new comedy drama coming to the BBC in 2025. Guest stars will include Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Sian Gibson, Patricia Hodge and Jim Howick.

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Eggbox screening night returns in October

Friday 6th September 2024

Eggbox, the live comedy show format combining short film screenings and live script readings, is returning on 1st October, with a show at London's Pleasance theatre.

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Joe Lycett unmasked as leader of "Stop The Arts" protests

Friday 6th September 2024

Joe Lycett has revealed himself as the leader of recent "Stop The Arts" protests, ahead of him hosting this year's Sky Arts Awards.

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Romesh Ranganathan to take stand-up show Hustle on a worldwide tour

Thursday 5th September 2024

Having sold over 216,000 tickets in the UK, Romesh Ranganathan will now be taking his stand-up show Hustle on a worldwide tour between October 2024 and June 2025.

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The Iceman to perform as part of Go Faster Stripe recording day

Wednesday 4th September 2024

Go Faster Stripe is to film four live stand-up shows back-to-back on 22nd September. Tickets are now available.

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