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Bill Maynard dies aged 89
Friday 30th March 2018
Comic actor Bill Maynard, star of the Selwyn Froggitt series amongst many others, has died at the age of 89, his family has announced.
BBC set to broadcast Stewart Lee stand-up show
Thursday 22nd March 2018
The BBC is set to broadcast Stewart Lee's latest stand-up show, Content Provider. The comedian is set to take a long break from performing following the conclusion of his tour.
Alan Carr to present ITV karaoke show
Tuesday 20th March 2018
Alan Carr is to present Singalong, an ITV format from the producers of of Saturday Night Takeaway described as "the ultimate karaoke night".
Jim Bowen dies aged 80
Wednesday 14th March 2018
Comic and TV presenter Jim Bowen has died at the age of 80.
Sir Ken Dodd dies age 90
Monday 12th March 2018
Sir Ken Dodd, one of British comedy's greatest entertainers, has died aged 90.
Dibley's Emma Chambers dies aged 53
Saturday 24th February 2018
The Vicar Of Dibley star Emma Chambers has died, aged only 53.
Comedy actor Bella Emberg dies aged 80
Saturday 13th January 2018
Comedy performer Bella Emberg, who is perhaps best known as Russ Abbot's sidekick, has died aged 80.
Rodney Bewes dies aged 79
Tuesday 21st November 2017
Actor Rodney Bewes, best known for his Likely Lads role as Bob Ferris, has died at the age of 79.
Duty Free star Keith Barron dies
Wednesday 15th November 2017
Keith Barron, who starred in the ITV sitcom Duty Free, has died aged 83.
Miranda Hart to host Royal Variety Show 2017
Wednesday 1st November 2017
Miranda Hart is set to host the Royal Variety Performance 2017, the first solo female presenter to do so in its 105 year history.