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Shaparak Khorsandi becomes World Book Night ambassador
Tuesday 14th March 2023
Stand-up comic and author Shaparak Khorsandi has been announced as one of World Book Night's main ambassadors.
Sue Perkins records audio description for Dungeons & Dragons movie
Tuesday 14th March 2023
Sue Perkins has recorded audio description for new film Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves.
Armando Iannucci embraces his Daredevil side with new Marvel comic
Thursday 9th March 2023
Armando Iannucci is writing a graphic novel for Marvel about blind crimefighter Daredevil and forging ahead with a US television show about the trials and tribulations of making a superhero film.
Suzy Eddie Izzard joins Netflix's Kaos
Wednesday 8th March 2023
Suzy Eddie Izzard has joined the cast of Kaos, Netflix's upcoming dark fantasy drama about gender politics and power.
Eddie Izzard to change name to Suzy
Wednesday 8th March 2023
Eddie Izzard has revealed she will soon change her name to Suzy Eddie Izzard.
Stephen Fry to host 'Jeopardy!' game show
Monday 27th February 2023
QI star Stephen Fry is to host a version of American game show Jeopardy! for ITV1.
Alan Carr to present BBC game show Picture Slam
Sunday 19th February 2023
Alan Carr is to present Picture Slam, a new Saturday night game show for BBC One.
Ruby Wax stranded on a tropical island for Channel 5 survival series
Wednesday 25th January 2023
Ruby Wax is to be stranded on an uninhabited tropical island in a new Channel 5 survival series, with only cameras to talk to. The comic, who recently came out of a psychiatric institution, has been training in survival skills.
Russell Kane launching anti-ageing supplements & raunchy charity song
Tuesday 24th January 2023
Russell Kane and his wife are planning to sell their own brand of anti-ageing supplements. Meanwhile, the comic is also planning to release his first music single, the rap ballad Take Your Panties Off (The Floor).
Adam Hills opens London restaurant with former Nobu head chef
Friday 13th January 2023
Adam Hills is opening a restaurant in London with ex-Nobu head chef Scott Hallsworth. Freak Scene will offer diners "a whistle stop tour of Asia".