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Mel Giedroyc to present Channel 4 series Good With Wood
Monday 20th July 2020
Mel Giedroyc will present Good With Wood, a six-part factual entertainment series for Channel 4 in which talented woodworkers are set a series of tasks.
Julia Sawalha axed from Chicken Run 2 as voice 'too old'
Friday 10th July 2020
Julia Sawalha has posted a statement on her Twitter account saying she has been told she will not be cast as Ginger in the Chicken Run sequel as her voice now sounds "too old".
Actor & writer Mike Walling dies at 69
Friday 3rd July 2020
Mike Walling has died. The actor and writer, a staple of many comedies, is best known for his co-starring role in BBC sitcom Brush Strokes.
Tez Ilyas leaves LCA after "unacceptable behaviour" admission
Saturday 27th June 2020
Tez Ilyas has left his position on the Live Comedy Association's steering group amidst a series of allegations and admissions over "unacceptable behaviour" towards women.
Katherine Ryan denounces Mock The Week's booking policy
Thursday 25th June 2020
Katherine Ryan has revealed that she no longer appears on Mock The Week because of the satirical panel show's booking policy towards female comedians.
Adam Kay to host BBC One special Dear NHS Superstars
Thursday 25th June 2020
Comedian and writer Adam Kay is to host Dear NHS Superstars, a one-off show for BBC One in which celebrities show their appreciation for healthcare workers.
Jack Whitehall to star in romantic comedy film Robots
Wednesday 24th June 2020
Jack Whitehall will star alongside Emma Roberts in Robots, a romantic comedy film about a duo who trick people into relationships with illegal robot doubles of themselves.
Lee Mack to present TV talent contest for carpenters
Friday 29th May 2020
Lee Mack is to present The Chop: Britain's Top Woodworker, a series to air on Sky History in which 10 contestants compete to build and furnish a cabin in the middle of Epping Forest.
Richard Ayoade to host BAFTA TV Awards
Friday 29th May 2020
Richard Ayoade has been announced as the host of the British Academy Television Awards, which will be shown on BBC One on Friday 31st July.
Romesh to present Misadventures highlights series
Wednesday 13th May 2020
Romesh Ranganathan is to present a new highlights series compiled from his BBC Two Misadventures travelogues.