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Catherine Tate to deliver UK's Eurovision points
Wednesday 10th May 2023
Catherine Tate has been appointed as the UK's Eurovision spokesperson. She will deliver the results of the country's voting choices, as part of the final section of the live final on Saturday 13th.
Michael Palin announces the death of his wife Helen
Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Helen Palin, who has been married to Monty Python star Michael Palin for 57 years, has died.
Meera Syal to receive BAFTA Fellowship
Thursday 27th April 2023
Meera Syal is to be presented with a BAFTA Fellowship at the body's annual Television Awards ceremony next month for her contribution to film and television.
Gareth Richards crowdfunder raises over £15,000
Friday 14th April 2023
A crowdfunding campaign aiming to support the sons of stand-up Gareth Richards, who died last week following a car crash, has raised over £15,000.
Ben Elton to make stage acting debut in We Will Rock You
Wednesday 12th April 2023
Ben Elton is set to star in the new West End run of his Queen musical We Will Rock You, from 2nd June to 27th August.
Eshaan Akbar threatened with stabbing for Islam routine
Saturday 8th April 2023
Eshaan Akbar has told how he was threatened with a knife for making jokes about Islam, in conversation with Richard Herring on his RHLSTP podcast.
Adam Hills to host Inclusive Sports Awards
Friday 31st March 2023
Adam Hills has been announced at the host of October's Inclusive Sports Awards, which are being organised by children's charity Variety.
Dara O Briain to host Channel 5 series Secrets Of Our Moon
Tuesday 28th March 2023
Dara O Briain's first TV format since the cancellation of Mock The Week will be new Channel 5 documentary series Secrets Of Our Moon.
James Acaster joins Ghostbusters
Saturday 25th March 2023
James Acaster has joined the latest Ghostbusters film, appearing alongside fellow comics Kumail Nanjiani and Patton Oswalt. The comic previously had an entertainingly intense encounter with franchise co-creator Dan Aykroyd on the Off Menu podcast.
ITVX to celebrate Eric Sykes
Wednesday 22nd March 2023
To mark the centenary of the birth of Eric Sykes, ITVX is to make available the This Is Your Life episode featuring the comedian. It will also be making classic British comedy The Plank available.