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Jason Manford reveals cancer scare

Jason Manford has revealed he has had a cancer scare after finding a lump on his testicle.

Manchester Evening News, 3rd July 2014

Steve Coogan doesn't want Scottish independence

Actor Steve Coogan has become the latest celebrity figure to speak out in the debate over Scotland's future, saying he does not want the country to become independent. The comedian, who created the character Alan Partridge, told former Labour strategy director Alistair Campbell that "insularity isn't good".

The Huffington Post, 3rd July 2014

The Stand reveal The Newcastle Alternative

The Stand Comedy Club in Newcastle has announced a series of summer shows from stars of the Edinburgh Fringe.

Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 3rd July 2014

Edinburgh Fringe preview: Nick Revell

Well, if Monty Python can make a comeback why can't Nick Revell? The satirical stand-up was one of the leading lights of the alternative comedy circuit in the 1980s.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd July 2014

The Steve N Allen three minute interview

You might know Steve N Allen as a stand-up comedian telling jokes. You might know him as a radio presenter on your local station, or as a guest TV broadcaster brought in to analyse the news in a funny way. You might know him from the SomeNews podcast on iTunes... Martin Walker gets to know his Edinburgh Festival Fringe show.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 1st July 2014

Crackanory Series 2 line-up revealed

David Mitchell is amongst the stars reading stories for Series 2 of Crackanory. An episode featuring Rik Mayall may also be screened.

British Comedy Guide, 1st July 2014

Scale of Python death insurance quotes revealed

Monty Python comic Eric Idle has revealed that the death insurance quotes for the reunion shows were so high that the OAP comedy group suggested doing a deal - offering the audiences their money back if not one but TWO Pythons die!

Collette Walsh, The Mirror, 29th June 2014

Jeeves and Wooster play extends West End run to 2015

Jeeves and Wooster play Perfect Nonsense has extended its West End run by a further four months, until early 2015.

Nicola Merrifield, The Stage, 26th June 2014

Darkest, strangest, creepiest, British-est comedy ever

Are you local? It's a simple question. If you answered yes, it's likely you've already taken a trip to Royston Vasey, the fictional town at the irregularly beating heart of The League of Gentlemen, one of the greatest TV series of all time.

Jordan Kushins, Gizmodo, 26th June 2014

Interview: Alex Edelman - Everything Handed to You

'Seinfeld is the alpha and the omega of American sitcom'

Brian Donaldson, The List, 23rd June 2014

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