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Seann Walsh Online

Seann Walsh special Back From The Bed now on YouTube

Sunday 15th December 2024

Seann Walsh has launched his Back From The Bed stand-up special on YouTube.

Larry Dean Online

Larry Dean releases Fudnut special on YouTube

Friday 13th December 2024

Larry Dean has released a recording of his Fudnut stand-up show on YouTube.

Bluey's Big Play. Image shows left to right: Rob Beckett, Josh Widdicombe. Credit: Ian West People

Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe star in Bluey episode

Tuesday 10th December 2024

Parenting Hell podcast hosts Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe, alongside The Last Leg co-host Alex Brooker, have lent their voices to a mini episode of Bluey.

The Death Of Bunny Munro TV

Matt Smith in The Death Of Bunny Munro: First-look

Monday 9th December 2024

Sky has unveiled a first-look image from The Death Of Bunny Munro, the upcoming series starring Matt Smith. Based on Nick Cave's sophomore novel, it focuses on a door-to-door beauty product salesman.

Tommy Cooper TV

Tommy Cooper: The Lost Tapes to share unseen footage on Channel 5

Sunday 8th December 2024

Unseen footage of Tommy Cooper is to air on British television for the first time this Christmas, with Tommy Cooper: The Lost Tapes going out on Channel 5 on 30th December, featuring his guest appearance on The David Frost Show in New York in 1969 and a tour-de-force performance on an American television special in 1967.

Chump's Live

Chump's Comedy launches 4 new regular mixed bill shows

Friday 6th December 2024

Margate-based live promoters Chump's Comedy are launching new regular comedy shows in London, Canterbury and Folkestone.

Mike Bubbins TV

Mike Bubbins releases debut special on the BBC this Christmas

Thursday 5th December 2024

Mike Bubbins is releasing his debut stand-up special on the BBC this Christmas, having recorded his show Throwback at the New Theatre in Cardiff in October.

Dr Strangelove. Steve Coogan. Credit: Sebastian Nevols Live

Dr Strangelove play to be screened in cinemas

Tuesday 3rd December 2024

A recording of the stage version of Dr Strangelove starring Steve Coogan will be released in cinemas from 27th March 2025.

Gladiators: Epic Pranks TV

Gladiators: Epic Pranks coming to CBBC

Tuesday 3rd December 2024

Gladiators is to receive a spin-off prank show, airing on CBBC next year, with the children's channel ordering 15 15-minute episodes of Gladiators: Epic Pranks

Armando Iannucci. Credit: Tim Whitby People

Armando Iannucci launches production company with BBC Studios deal

Monday 2nd December 2024

BBC Studios has announced a development partnership with Armando Iannucci's new production company, Touchscreen.

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