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The Many Wrongs Of Lord Christian Brighty. Image shows left to right: Churlington (Colin McFarlane), Christian Brighty, Babs (Jessica Knappett) Radio

The Many Wrongs Of Lord Christian Brighty cast revealed

Thursday 15th August 2024

The Many Wrongs Of Lord Christian Brighty, a new sitcom starting on Radio 4 on Saturday 24th August, will feature Jessica Knappett and Colin McFarlane in lead roles.

NextUp... Biggest Award In Comedy Fringe

NextUp's Biggest Award in Comedy announces nominees

Wednesday 14th August 2024

Twenty Edinburgh Fringe shows have been longlisted for streaming platform NextUp's Biggest Award in Comedy.

Ludwig. Image shows left to right: DS Alice Finch (Izuka Hoyle), DI Russell Carter (Dipo Ola), John 'Ludwig' Taylor (David Mitchell), DCS Carol Shaw (Dorothy Atkinson), DC Simon Evans (Gerran Howell) TV

Cast pictures revealed for David Mitchell comedy drama Ludwig

Tuesday 13th August 2024

A series of images have been revealed for Ludwig, the new BBC One comedy drama series starring David Mitchell.

Pierre Novellie Online

Pierre Novellie special 'Why Can't I Just Enjoy Things?' on YouTube

Monday 12th August 2024

Pierre Novellie's stand-up special Why Can't I Just Enjoy Things? has been released on YouTube.

We Might Regret This. Image shows left to right: Jo (Elena Saurel), Freya (Kyla Harris) TV

BBC reveals We Might Regret This preview

Friday 9th August 2024

A trailer and first look image have been revealed for new disability-led BBC Two comedy We Might Regret This.

Andy Roach Fringe

Gerard Butler denied entry to Andy Roach's Fringe show

Friday 9th August 2024

It doesn't matter who you are, if you're arriving late to an Edinburgh Fringe show you might not be allowed in.... as film star Gerard Butler discovered.

Meera Syal. Credit: BBC People

Meera Syal to read CBeebies Bedtime Story

Friday 9th August 2024

Comedian, writer and actress Meera Syal will read tonight's Bedtime Story on CBeebies.

A small book on Mental Health Fringe

Small Book on Mental Health returns for 2024

Thursday 8th August 2024

A funding drive underway to distribute the latest version of A Small Book on Mental Health to those working at the Edinburgh Festival.

Rafaela Nunes Fringe

Psychotherapist questions the Fringe's support for creatives

Thursday 8th August 2024

Psychotherapist Rafaela Nunes is organising some free therapeutic drop-in sessions at the Edinburgh Fringe on the 12th and 13th. She says the Fringe could be doing much more to support creatives.

Everyone Else Burns. David Lewis (Simon Bird) TV

Everyone Else Burns Series 2 pictures released

Thursday 8th August 2024

Filming is complete on the second series of Everyone Else Burns. Channel 4 has released some fresh images of the cast in their roles, ahead of the episodes airing later this year.

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