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Tiff Stevenson on potential Slotherhouse 2 & piloting Men She Wrote
Friday 26th January 2024
Tiff Stevenson is piloting a television adaptation of her Men She Wrote online series, as she reveals that she wants to reprise her role if comedy horror Slotherhouse returns for a sequel.
Stewart Lee on the lighthouse keeper sitcom he wrote for Ant & Dec
Thursday 18th January 2024
Following his recent criticism of the duo, Stewart Lee has been recalling a sitcom he pitched for Ant & Dec in which they played lighthouse keepers.
Ricky Gervais wins Golden Globe award for Armageddon
Monday 8th January 2024
The Netflix special Ricky Gervais: Armageddon has won the inaugural award for Best Stand-Up Comedy on Television at the Golden Globes.
Alex Brooker supports UNICEF
Tuesday 19th December 2023
The Last Leg star Alex Brooker has been made a UNICEF UK High Profile Supporter to recognise "his unwavering support to the charity and commitment to protecting the rights of children around the world".
Ken Dodd comedy centre planned for Liverpool
Thursday 7th December 2023
The Sir Ken Dodd Happiness Centre - a £15 million comedy venue honouring Ken Dodd - could be coming to Liverpool in 2026, if plans submitted by architects Allford Hall Monaghan Morris are approved.
Ricky Gervais donates £1.9m to animal charities
Tuesday 5th December 2023
Ricky Gervais is donating the £1,910,000 extra profits he made on Platinum Tickets for his tour to animal charities.
Romesh Ranganathan to launch Saturday show on Radio 2 in April
Saturday 2nd December 2023
Following Claudia Winkleman announcing she will step down from her 10am-1pm Saturday show on Radio 2, it has been revealed Romesh Ranganathan will launch a new show in the slot in April.
Fern Brady & fellow comedians dominate The List magazine's Hot 100
Thursday 30th November 2023
Comedians dominate Scottish culture magazine The List's Hot 100 creative movers and shakers, with Fern Brady in the number 2 position, Marjolein Robertson at 3 and Kieran Hodgson at 9.
Kieran Hodgson writing 'Liz Truss: The Musical'
Thursday 30th November 2023
Kieran Hodgson has begun writing songs for a musical about Liz Truss' tumultuous period as Prime Minister, while hoping to turn his Big In Scotland show into a sitcom and develop a show about HS2.
Rachel Parris declines becoming brand ambassador for "normal" sex
Thursday 30th November 2023
Rachel Parris has revealed that she turned down the chance to be the face of an adult toy manufacturer after their less than flattering pitch. The Late Night Mash host has also shared details of a musical she's hoping to write.