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Eric and Ernie brings some RTS sunshine
Eric and Ernie brought the BBC some sunshine last night, bagging two Royal Television Society programme awards.
BBC Ariel, 21st March 2012Ronnie Barker limericks book found
A book once belonging to Ronnie Barker has been discovered - complete with his changes to famous limericks.
The Sun, 6th March 2012John Leguizamo cast as American 'Del Boy'
More often than not, there exists the possibility that 'pitches' will never make it to the casting stage. Well, not so, for both ABC's Only Fools and Horses, who have announced that John Leguizamo, who is currently touring the U.S. with his hit show, John Leguizamo's Ghetto Klown.
Bill Young, Tellyspotting, 20th February 2012Life's Too Short gets critical mauling in America
Life's Too Short received its American premiere on HBO last night, and was met with an underwhelming response from the critics.
Such Small Portions, 20th February 2012Russell Brand to star in new Eric Idle production
Russell Brand will star in a short Los Angeles production of a new musical written by Eric Idle and John Du Prez.
British Comedy Guide, 20th February 2012Only Fools and Horses to be remade in America
John Sullivan's classic comedy gets a US makeover on the ABC network.
David Brown, Radio Times, 28th January 2012Eric Idle interview
"Sacking John Cleese wasn't mean - he's had plenty of money from me!" Eric Idle on his fall-out with his former fellow Python...
Lina Das, Daily Mail, 15th December 2011Rowan Atkinson - America is a 'tough bean' to crack
Credit where credit is due here. That brilliant headline comes from Susan King at the Los Angeles Times. With Rowan Atkinson's new film, Johnny English Reborn set to open in U.S. theaters nationwide today, the British comedian has found, historically, that the American market is, indeed, a tough 'bean' to crack when it comes to big screen popularity.
Bill Young, Tellyspotting, 21st October 2011Glee comedy club chain sues American TV series
The Glee chain of comedy clubs in the UK is suing the makers of the hit American series of the same name for infringing its trademark.
Chortle, 12th September 2011Fringe debut: Stand-up Eric Lampaert
Why would you come to see my Fringe show? After all, it's on at 6pm when there's such a great array of programmes on the telly.
Eric Lampaert, The Scotsman, 18th August 2011