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John Bishop pilots BBC quiz show Wisdom Of The Crowd
Monday 20th January 2025
John Bishop is piloting a new BBC quiz show about guessing, with Wisdom Of The Crowd billed as being "all about making educated guesses, think of a 'guess how many sweets are in a jar' competition but on a big Saturday night TV show scale".
Stephen Fry suggests his breakdown ended A Bit Of Fry & Laurie
Thursday 16th January 2025
Stephen Fry has attributed A Bit Of Fry & Laurie ending to his nervous breakdown, making the admission in the latest series of Radio 4's What's Funny About... revisiting classic comedies.
Aisling Bea did a dissertation on 'Allo 'Allo!, is writing TV pilot
Monday 13th January 2025
Aisling Bea is writing a new television pilot, as the French and philosophy graduate has revealed that she wrote her university dissertation on the long-running BBC One sitcom 'Allo 'Allo!
Richard Gadd says he's left comedy and the Edinburgh Fringe behind
Monday 13th January 2025
Richard Gadd will not be returning to the Edinburgh Fringe he has revealed, as the Baby Reindeer star leaves his comedy career behind to focus on dramatic work.
Starstruck stars Emma Sidi and Al Roberts announce pregnancy
Monday 23rd December 2024
Starstruck stars Emma Sidi and Al Roberts are having a baby. The married couple, whose characters also wed in Rose Matafeo's BBC Three sitcom, announced the news on social media, accompanying the release of a Christmas album from Roberts' sketch trio, Sheeps.
Bill Bailey becomes patron of Musical Comedy Awards
Sunday 22nd December 2024
The Musical Comedy Awards now have Bill Bailey on board as their official patron.
Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe star in Bluey episode
Tuesday 10th December 2024
Parenting Hell podcast hosts Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe, alongside The Last Leg co-host Alex Brooker, have lent their voices to a mini episode of Bluey.
Armando Iannucci launches production company with BBC Studios deal
Monday 2nd December 2024
BBC Studios has announced a development partnership with Armando Iannucci's new production company, Touchscreen.
Rhys James writes mockumentary for Reece James
Friday 29th November 2024
Rhys James has written a mockumentary in which he hopes to star with his namesake, Chelsea and England footballer Reece James.
Richard Gadd tops The List magazine's Hot 100
Thursday 28th November 2024
Richard Gadd has been placed in the top spot of The List's Hot 100, a rundown of people who have made a mark on Scotland's cultural scene over the last 12 months. Other comics to appear in the list include Susie McCabe, Ashley Storrie and Ray Bradshaw.