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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.
Strictly signs Sarah Hadland
Friday 9th August 2024
Comic actress Sarah Hadland has joined this year's Strictly Come Dancing line-up.
Chris McCausland joins Strictly 2024
Monday 5th August 2024
Comedian and TV presenter Chris McCausland, who is blind, will compete in the 2024 series of Strictly Come Dancing.
Charlie Cooper to present TV series about rural myths
Tuesday 11th June 2024
This Country star Charlie Cooper is to present a BBC Three TV series about "gloriously bonkers rural myths of the UK". Charlie Cooper's Local Legends will see him investigating crop circles, ghost dogs and more.
Steve Coogan wants more live Alan Partridge & preps Thatcher TV drama
Monday 10th June 2024
Steve Coogan plans to perform live as Alan Partridge again, has confirmed that there will be no more This Time... and is making a drama about Margaret Thatcher's relationship with the political journalist Brian Walden, he has revealed.
TV comedy powerhouse Harold Snoad dies
Wednesday 5th June 2024
Prolific comedy producer Harold Snoad has died at the age of 88. His credits include The Dick Emery Show, Keeping Up Appearances and Dad's Army.
Brian Butterfield records debut special and publishes his first book
Monday 13th May 2024
Brian Butterfield is recording a debut special, Call Of Now, and publishing his first book, There's No Business Like BUSINESS!, sharing secrets of his business success and business failure.
Dane Baptiste dropped by agent after misogynist death threat
Thursday 2nd May 2024
Comedian Dane Baptiste has been dropped by his agent, Gag Reflex, after posting a misogynistic, antisemitic death threat towards another comedian on social media.