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June Whitfield tops Queen's Birthday Honours
Friday 16th June 2017
June Whitfield, David Walliams, Billy Connolly and Julie Walters are amongst those receiving honours in the Queen's Birthday List.
Henry Normal to receive BAFTA Special Award
Thursday 15th June 2017
Comedy writer, performer and producer Henry Normal is to be honoured with a BAFTA Special Award.
Stars pay tribute to Ronnie Corbett in Westminster
Wednesday 7th June 2017
A memorial service for the late Ronnie Corbett CBE was held today at Westminster Abbey, with a host of stars in attendance and tribute readings from Rob Brydon, Jimmy Tarbuck and Joanna Lumley.
Peter Sallis dies aged 96
Monday 5th June 2017
Peter Sallis has died at the age of 96, his agents have announced. The actor was best known for his roles in Last Of The Summer Wine and Wallace & Gromit.
Roy Barraclough dies aged 81
Thursday 1st June 2017
Actor Roy Barraclough, loved for playing the characters of Cissie and Ada with Les Dawson, has died at the age of 81.
Richard Herring announces he is to become a father again
Saturday 27th May 2017
Richard Herring and Catie Wilkins are having another child together, a baby boy. The stand-up comedian revealed the news via his blog.
Richard Ayoade hosts The Crystal Maze - First pictures
Friday 26th May 2017
The first pictures have been released of The IT Crowd star Richard Ayoade as the new host of The Crystal Maze.
Vic Reeves to guest star in Coronation Street
Tuesday 23rd May 2017
Vic Reeves is to guest star in ITV soap Coronation Street. He says: "It's a real thrill to be part of a British Institution."
50ft pictures of Billy Connolly erected in Glasgow
Thursday 18th May 2017
A 'larger than life' tribute to Billy Connolly has been organised in Glasgow, with three 50ft high murals erected around the city. The results will be seen in the TV show Billy Connolly: Portrait Of A Lifetime.
Fans invited to Ronnie Corbett memorial at Westminster Abbey
Wednesday 17th May 2017
A service of thanksgiving for the life and work of Ronnie Corbett will be held at Westminster Abbey on the 7th June. Fans can apply for free tickets.