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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.
Susan Calman to take over Jane McDonald's travel shows
Wednesday 4th March 2020
Susan Calman is to take over from Jane McDonald as the presenter of Channel 5's travel shows Cruising With and Holidaying With.
Comedians sign up to play in Soccer Aid 2020
Tuesday 3rd March 2020
Lee Mack, Russell Howard, Mo Gilligan, Tom Davis and Joel Dommett will play in Soccer Aid 2020.
Joe Lycett changes name to Hugo Boss
Sunday 1st March 2020
Joe Lycett has changed his name by deed poll - to Hugo Boss.
Comedians to appear in Celebrity Bake Off 2020
Thursday 27th February 2020
Russell Howard, Jenny Eclair, James Buckley, Joel Dommett, Caroline Quentin and Mo Gilligan will appear on The Great Celebrity Bake Off For Stand Up To Cancer.
Count Binface to run for London Mayor
Thursday 27th February 2020
Comedian Jon Harvey, in the guise of Count Binface, is to run for London Mayor.
Simon Munnery gets first art exhibition
Wednesday 26th February 2020
Simon Munnery's archive materials are to be showcased in a new art exhibition in Bedford.