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Eric Morecambe's entire archive to be auctioned
Monday 18th November 2024
Eric Morecambe's never-before-seen "lifetime of treasures" are to be auctioned in January, as his family put all his possessions up for sale. Across the 700 lots, notable items will include star's iconic glasses, his ventriloquist dummy and the letter he wrote to Ernie Wise suggesting they break up their double act.
Timothy West dies aged 90
Wednesday 13th November 2024
Actor Timothy West - the actor known for comedy roles including Brass, Not Going Out and Last Tango In Halifax - has died aged 90.
Terry Jones exhibition to open in Colwyn Bay
Tuesday 12th November 2024
Never seen before 'gems' from the personal archive of Monty Python star Terry Jones are to be exhibited in Colwyn Bay from 10th December 2024 to 1st February 2025.
Janey Godley dies aged 63
Saturday 2nd November 2024
Stand-up comedian Janey Godley has died. She had been receiving palliative care after being diagnosed with cancer.
BBC New Comedy Awards finalist Marie Goulbourne has died
Tuesday 22nd October 2024
Stand-up comedian Marie Goulbourne has died unexpectedly from a health issue, aged 46. A rising star on the comedy circuit, she won the Lancaster-based heat of the BBC New Comedy Awards earlier this month.
Rob Brydon to host BBC adventure competition show Destination X
Monday 14th October 2024
The BBC's big-budget new travel-based adventure reality competition series, Destination X, will be hosted by Rob Brydon.
Janey Godley enters end-of-life care
Thursday 26th September 2024
Stand-up comedian Janey Godley has posted a video on social media explaining her cancer has spread further and she is now receiving palliative care in hospital before going into a hospice.
Janey Godley cancels tour as cancer battle intensifies
Wednesday 18th September 2024
Janey Godley has had to cancel her upcoming stand-up tour, as doctors have advised her that she must stop work for the foreseeable future due to complications in her battle with cancer.
Terry Jones statue proposed for his Colwyn Bay home town
Thursday 5th September 2024
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched today, aiming to raise £120,000 to erect a permanent statue of comedy legend Terry Jones in his home town.
Jon Richardson joins Absolute Radio
Tuesday 13th August 2024
Jon Richardson will host a Saturday show on Absolute Radio from September. He'll be taking over the slot that Frank Skinner occupied for more than 15 years.