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Extraordinary cancelled by Disney+

Monday 20th January 2025

Extraordinary, the Disney+ comedy drama in which characters have superpowers, has been cancelled after two series.

Noel Fielding's Dick Turpin. Dick Turpin (Noel Fielding)

The Completely Made-Up Adventures Of Dick Turpin axed mid-production

Thursday 16th January 2025

Production has halted on the second series of The Completely Made-Up Adventures Of Dick Turpin, due to "a health issue with a cast member". The Sun newspaper reports that star Noel Fielding has "failed to come to work". Apple TV+ says there are now no plans for the show to return.

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Andy Zaltzman pens A History Of Test Cricket In 25.41 Statistics

Thursday 16th January 2025

Andy Zaltzman is writing a humorous book about his "abiding, lifelong obsession" with cricket, with A History Of Test Cricket In 25.41 Statistics set to be published on 20th November, the day before The Ashes starts in Australia.

Gavin & Stacey. Image shows left to right: Smithy (James Corden), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Credit: Tidy Productions, Fulwell 73 Productions, BBC, Tom Jackson

Most-watched TV comedies of 2024 revealed

Wednesday 15th January 2025

Gavin & Stacey, Wallace & Gromit, Outnumbered, Ludwig and Michael McIntyre's Big Show were amongst the most-watched British comedies on TV in 2024.

Whose Line Is It Anyway?. Tony Slattery. Credit: Hat Trick Productions

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Tony Slattery dies aged 65

Tuesday 14th January 2025

Whose Line Is It Anyway? star Tony Slattery has died aged 65, after suffering a heart attack at the weekend.

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Big Boys to end after Series 3

Tuesday 14th January 2025

Big Boys is to return to Channel 4 for a third series in February, but the network has announced it will be the final series of the comedy.

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'Six The Musical Live!' coming to cinemas in April

Monday 13th January 2025

A filmed performance of comic musical Six will be screened in cinemas from 6th April.

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Comedy.co.uk Awards 2024 shortlists revealed

Monday 13th January 2025

Shortlists for the annual Comedy.co.uk Awards, recognising the best television and radio comedy programming, have been announced today after an initial round of voting.

Michael Redmond resurrects Eamon, Older Brother Of Jesus for TV

Friday 10th January 2025

Father Ted star Michael Redmond is writing a sitcom about Jesus's brother for television, just as its original radio incarnation, Eamon, Older Brother Of Jesus, is finally heard on the BBC, almost 30 years after it was controversially axed on the eve of its broadcast.

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Next Big Thing 2025 nominees announced

Thursday 9th January 2025

Celya AB, Dan Tiernan, Josh Pugh, Katie Norris, Michael Odewale, Olga Koch, Paddy Young, Rachel Fairburn, Rob Copland and Tarot have been announced as the inaugural nominees for an award naming comedy's Next Big Thing.

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Vicar Of Dibley stamps released by Royal Mail

Thursday 9th January 2025

Royal Mail is releasing 12 stamps to celebrate The Vicar Of Dibley.

The Dry. Shiv Sheridan (Roisin Gallagher). Credit: ITV

The Dry to return to ITVX for Series 3

Wednesday 8th January 2025

Comedy drama The Dry is due to return to ITVX in 2026 for a third series.

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Rob Beckett pilots Am I The A**hole? for Comedy Central

Wednesday 8th January 2025

Rob Beckett is piloting a panel show for Comedy Central based on comedians judging people's disputes, titled Am I The A**hole?.

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Johnny Ball to publish memoir about comedy career

Tuesday 7th January 2025

Kids' television legend Johnny Ball is to publish two volumes of memoirs, the first covering the initial parts of his showbusiness career as a stand-up comedian.

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Chris McCausland writes his autobiography

Monday 6th January 2025

Chris McCausland is publishing a memoir this autumn, despite his having only begun writing it a little over a week ago. The currently untitled autobiography from the stand-up and reigning Strictly Come Dancing champion will be out 9th October.

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Nina Gilligan named Comics' Comic 2024

Saturday 4th January 2025

Stand-up Nina Gilligan has been awarded the Best Comic title in the Comics' Comic awards. Hayley Ellis was voted top of the Best MC category, and Spiky Mike was named Best Independent Promoter. Additionally, Janey Godley was posthumously recognised for her outstanding contribution to UK comedy.