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Eric

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America to attempt second Gavin & Stacey re-make

A second attempt to re-make hit BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey for American audiences is underway. Ruth Jones and James Corden are overseeing the project.

British Comedy Guide, 17th October 2012

Iannucci slams American 'buffoons' Thick of It remake

Armando Iannucci says American remake of his political satire The Thick Of It 'was terrible'.

The Telegraph, 4th September 2012

Sky1 comedy 'Spy' to be re-made in America

Spy, the hit new Sky1 sitcom about a man accidentally recruited as a trainee spy, looks set to be re-made in the USA by ABC.

British Comedy Guide, 16th August 2012

BBC Four's Getting On to be adapted for America

American network HBO are to pilot a US version of Getting On, the BBC Four comedy drama starring Jo Brand, Joanna Scanlan and Vicki Pepperdine.

British Comedy Guide, 15th August 2012

Interview: Garrett Millerick

Having seen him during his fringe run I can guarantee this show is going to make quite a few peoples must see list. Funny, well written, and ridiculous Millerick has created a fine show that showcases perfectly his abilities as a performer. More information can be found at the end of his interview.

Niger, The New Current, 12th August 2012

10 questions with Erich McElroy

Erich McElroy is an American who's proud to be British - and he'll be telling audiences all about it in his new show at the Edinburgh Fringe. He's also the latest comedian to answer our 10 Quick Questions...

The Huffington Post, 3rd August 2012

Audio: Bernard Cribbins pays tribute to Eric Sykes

Comedian Bernard Cribbins has paid tribute to Eric Sykes who died on Wednesday.

He told BBC Radio 5 Live's Tony Livesey about his first encounter with Mr Sykes in 1949 and recalled some of his best sketches.

Mr Sykes, 89, died of a short illness.

Tony Livesey, BBC News, 5th July 2012

Obituary: Eric Sykes

Long, lean and lugubrious, Eric Sykes, who has died at the age of 89, starred for many years in his own television series, Sykes And A...

BBC News, 4th July 2012

Eric Sykes: Tributes paid to comedy star

Stars from the world of comedy and entertainment have been paying tribute to Eric Sykes, who has died at the age of 89.

BBC News, 4th July 2012

Eric Sykes dies aged 89

Eric Sykes, one of Britain's best loved comic actors and writers, has died aged 89.

British Comedy Guide, 4th July 2012

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