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Seven questions with... Carl Donnelly

Stand up comedian Carl Donnelly is rapidly rising in popularity on the British comedy scene with appearances on Mock The Week and Russell Howard's Good News.

Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 20th June 2014

Since when has Steve Coogan stood against censorship?

Why is Index on Censorship cosying up to the tribune of Hacked Off? I have looked everywhere. I have Googled, and asked around. But I can find no evidence that Steve Coogan has ever taken the trouble to defend freedom of speech at home or abroad.

Nick Cohen, The Spectator, 19th June 2014

Carol Cleveland on Monty Python Live

The "Female Python" also reveals some of the sketches that will be included in the spectacular return of the most famous comedy troupe to the London stage on July 1.

Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 16th June 2014

Steve Pemberton's favourite TV

Steve Pemberton likes Only Connect and Whodunnit?

Gwilym Mumford, The Guardian, 14th June 2014

Milton Jones developing shop sitcom for the BBC

Stand-up comedian Milton Jones is developing a sitcom for the BBC. The show will feature Milton, and a character playing his father, running a budget shop.

British Comedy Guide, 14th June 2014

Rik Mayall 'suffered cardiac event'

Rik Mayall's wife says the comedian "suffered an acute cardiac event" before his death at their home on Monday.

BBC News, 12th June 2014

Rik Mayall remembered by irreverent blue plaque

A makeshift blue plaque commemorating the late comic actor Rik Mayall has appeared in Hammersmith Broadway.

Rebecca Hawkes, The Telegraph, 10th June 2014

Cast revealed for Sacha Baron Cohen film Grimsby

Johnny Vegas and Homeland star David Harewood are amongst the actors joining Mark Strong on Sacha Baron Cohen's new film, Grimsby.

British Comedy Guide, 10th June 2014

Dawn French reveals she had a secret hysterectomy

When Dawn French dramatically lost weight three years ago there was speculation she'd had a gastric band fitted or was suffering from stress after her split from Lenny Henry. But the comedian has now revealed the real reason behind her decision to shed the pounds - she needed to have a hysterectomy following a cancer scare.

Laura Cox, Daily Mail, 6th June 2014

Edinburgh Fringe reveals its biggest expansion yet

An 11 per cent increase in the official programme - up more than 300 on last year's record total - was announced at today's programme launch.

The Scotsman, 5th June 2014

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