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Amandaland. Image shows left to right: Anne (Philippa Dunne), Amanda (Lucy Punch), Felicity (Joanna Lumley)

Amandaland launches in February

Friday 10th January 2025

Motherland spin-off Amandaland launches on BBC One in February, with Peter Serafinowicz and Siobhan McSweeney amongst the cast joining Lucy Punch, Joanna Lumley and Philippa Dunne.

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Russell Howard: "I'm done with TV"

Wednesday 8th January 2025

Russell Howard has confirmed that he's quit television, saying that he prefers to focus on live stand-up and podcasting instead.

Alan Cumming and Natalie Cassidy to guest star in Boarders Series 2

Wednesday 8th January 2025

The second series of TV comedy drama Boarders, coming to BBC Three in February, will feature guest appearances from Alan Cumming and Natalie Cassidy.

CHAFF magazine founders. Image shows left to right: Will BF, Amber Ash

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Alternative comedy magazine CHAFF launches

Friday 3rd January 2025

A new alternative comedy magazine titled CHAFF has launched. The first edition is available for £5 now.

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West End Comedy Club closes as venue redeveloped into pod hostel

Monday 30th December 2024

The West End Comedy Club has revealed it has now closed, due to the landlord of the Covent Garden Social Club - where it holds its shows - announcing it will be redeveloping the building into a pod hostel.

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Nathan Cassidy releases stand-up special Amnesia on YouTube

Wednesday 25th December 2024

Nathan Cassidy has opted for a Christmas Day release for his latest stand-up special, Amnesia.

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Chelsea Birkby releases debut special on YouTube

Monday 23rd December 2024

No More Mr Nice Chelsea, the debut stand-up special from Chelsea Birkby, is now available on YouTube.

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Starstruck stars Emma Sidi and Al Roberts announce pregnancy

Monday 23rd December 2024

Starstruck stars Emma Sidi and Al Roberts are having a baby. The married couple, whose characters also wed in Rose Matafeo's BBC Three sitcom, announced the news on social media, accompanying the release of a Christmas album from Roberts' sketch trio, Sheeps.

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Bill Bailey becomes patron of Musical Comedy Awards

Sunday 22nd December 2024

The Musical Comedy Awards now have Bill Bailey on board as their official patron.

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Russell Howard to stream stand-up special on 15th January

Monday 16th December 2024

New stand-up special Russell Howard Live At The London Palladium will stream globally on Wednesday 15th January at 8pm, with the comedian also talking live to fans on the launch night. The show will then be available on demand to ticket holders for a limited period.

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