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Roy Hudd to be celebrated on new Music Hall and Variety Day
Wednesday 6th May 2020
The British Music Hall Society is to celebrate its former president Roy Hudd on 16th May, as they launch Music Hall and Variety Day.
Vic Reeves and Natasia Demetriou present Netflix flower competition
Wednesday 22nd April 2020
Vic Reeves and Natasia Demetriou are to present The Big Flower Fight, an eight-part Netflix competition series in which teams create huge flower installations.
Tim Brooke-Taylor dies aged 79 with coronavirus
Sunday 12th April 2020
Tim Brooke-Taylor, one third of The Goodies, has died at the age of 79 after contracting coronavirus.
Eddie Large dies of coronavirus aged 78
Thursday 2nd April 2020
Comedian Eddie Large has died at the age of 78. Best known for his partnership with Syd Little, the duo attracted huge success and television audiences of almost 20 million viewers through the 1970s and 80s.
Danielle Vitalis joins Famalam Series 3
Wednesday 25th March 2020
Danielle Vitalis is joining the cast of Famalam. The hit sketch show is due to return to BBC Three for a third series later this year.
Marcus Brigstocke to host Jazz FM series
Wednesday 25th March 2020
Marcus Brigstocke is to host Jazz Family Trees, a series for Jazz FM where he traces the connections of jazz artists.
Kiri Pritchard-McLean wins Caroline Aherne Bursary
Monday 16th March 2020
Stand-up comedian and writer Kiri Pritchard-McLean has been announced as the recipient of the BBC's Caroline Aherne Bursary for 2020.
Roy Hudd dies aged 83
Monday 16th March 2020
Comedian, actor, writer and entertainer Roy Hudd has died aged 83.
Matt Lucas to host The Great British Bake Off
Wednesday 11th March 2020
Matt Lucas has been announced as the new host of The Great British Bake Off. He'll present the hit format alongside Noel Fielding, taking over from Sandi Toksvig.
Chris Ramsey to host Little Mix The Search
Wednesday 11th March 2020
Chris Ramsey has been announced as the host of Little Mix The Search, a new BBC One talent show.