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David Jason's daughter joins him on red carpet

To use Del Boy's vernacular, she may still only be a littl'un. However, even at the tender age of nine, Sir David Jason's daughter Sophie is already a chip off the old block.

Radio 3 announces Big Red Nose Show for Comic Relief

Comedians Sue Perkins, Tim Vine and Marcus Brigstocke will take part in BBC Radio 3's Red Nose Day event.

Ronnie Corbett 'considered' quitting showbusiness

Veteran comedian Ronnie Corbett has revealed he nearly quit showbusiness just before he got his big break.

The 79-year-old said he had vowed to find a new career by the age of 37 if he had not made it.

Campaign launched to stop Assembly Rooms redevelopment

A last minute campaign to try and halt the refurbishment and upgrade of Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms is gathering support from performers and audiences who have used the iconic Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue over the last 30 years.

Passengers in Edinburgh offered free comedy tickets

The Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh are offering light relief to anyone who has been stranded due to the arctic weather with two free tickets to the club.

Sir Norman Wisdom to be honoured by comedy festival

Friends of Sir Norman Wisdom are to pay tribute in an official memorial show at next year's Leicester Comedy Festival.

Jarred Christmas on... Christmas

Spoonfed chats to the riotously funny Kiwi stand-up about his namesake day.

How Ben Elton almost killed Outnumbered

Outnumbered has become one of the BBC's biggest sitcom hits, but its creator has revealed that it almost didn't get made - thanks to Ben Elton.

Video: David Walliams on being compared to Roald Dahl

David Walliams explains to BBC Breakfast why being compared to author Roald Dahl is "a compliment".

The comparison arose after the release of the comedian's latest children's book, Billionaire Boy.

Precision Engineered Comedy on BBC Two

You might have spotted some promotions for BBC Two's 'precision engineered comedy' recently. It's been a great year for comedy on the channel - now here's an idea of what to look forward to in the not-too-distant future...