Friday 12th August 2016
One Foot In The Grave star Richard Wilson is in a "stable condition" following a heart attack.
Tuesday 26th July 2016
A new blue plaque dedicated to comedian Frankie Howerd has been unveiled at his birthplace in York.
Thursday 21st July 2016
Sir Lenny Henry has been appointed Chancellor of Birmingham City University. He says of the news "It's so exciting, I could burst!"
Tuesday 5th July 2016
Bill Bailey will voice Wilbur the cat in Channel 5's new animated pre-school series Winnie And Wilbur.
Saturday 2nd July 2016
Actor and writer Caroline Aherne, best known for sitcom The Royle Family, has died of cancer at the age of 52.
Friday 24th June 2016
Simon Brodkin - aka Lee Nelson - has pulled his latest high-profile prank, interrupting a Donald Trump press conference with swastika-emblazoned golf balls.
Tuesday 31st May 2016
Carla Lane - famed for writing sitcom series including The Liver Birds, Bread and Butterflies - has died.
Tuesday 24th May 2016
Actor Burt Kwouk, best known for Last Of The Summer Wine and the Pink Panther films, has died at the age of 85.
Thursday 12th May 2016
Tommy Cooper has been honoured with a blue plaque. English Heritage unveiled the dedication at his former home in Chiswick.
Monday 9th May 2016
Top comedy producer Gareth Gwenlan OBE, whose credits include Only Fools And Horses, has died aged 79.
