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Ellie Taylor lands two new Channel 4 shows
Tuesday 8th March 2022
Stand-up comedian and actor Ellie Taylor has been lined up to present two new entertainment formats on Channel 4, a dating show built around movie love scenes, and a sleuthing-inspired game show.
Tom Davis developing Irish comedies
Tuesday 8th March 2022
Tom Davis has revealed that four of his current screen projects are comedies tapping into his Irish roots, including a potential second series of crime caper The Curse on Channel 4.
Lynda Baron dies aged 82
Monday 7th March 2022
Lynda Baron, best known for playing Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82.
Aisling Bea to star in Take That film
Friday 4th March 2022
Aisling Bea is to star in the Take That jukebox movie Greatest Days.
Jennifer Saunders to present opera series on Classic FM
Wednesday 2nd March 2022
Comedian and actor Jennifer Saunders is to join Classic FM, presenting a "landmark" new 7-part Sunday evening series From Couch To Opera House, in conjunction with English National Opera.
Sitcom star Anna Karen killed in house fire
Wednesday 23rd February 2022
Actor Anna Karen has died in a house fire. The 85 year-old sitcom star was best known for On The Buses, and later roles including EastEnders.
Sitcom star Jack Smethurst dies aged 89
Wednesday 16th February 2022
Jack Smethurst, best known as Eddie Booth in ITV sitcom Love Thy Neighbour, has died at the age of 89.
Beryl Vertue dies aged 90
Sunday 13th February 2022
Leading producer and agent Beryl Vertue has died at the age of 90.
Comedy director Paul Byrne dies aged 44
Saturday 12th February 2022
Paul Byrne, who directed many award-winning live comedy shows, has died aged 44.
Jim Moir hosting Sky Arts crafting show for Prince Charles
Thursday 10th February 2022
Jim Moir is to front a new series on Sky Arts championing traditional crafts including stone carving and weaving, in conjunction with Prince Charles and his Prince's Foundation.