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Series 2 of 'Inside No. 9' now filming

The second series of Inside No. 9 is now filming. Here's details on the plots and guest stars.

British Comedy Guide, 16th January 2015

James Corden considered not accepting OBE

James Corden says he thought about not accepting his OBE from the Queen.

Daniel Rosney, BBC News, 7th January 2015

Greg Davies: we never considered replacing Rik Mayall

The Channel 4 comedy's writer and actor pays tribute to his late co-star and reveals The Young Ones legend was the first comedian to speak to him when he was growing up.

Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 20th December 2014

Russell Brand: Can an outsider challenge status quo?

Russell Brand originally made his name as a comedian, actor and radio personality but in recent years has developed a serious profile as an activist and campaigner. But the man who claims he is merely "a comedian on Twitter" is coming under fire for his rejectionist approach.

Leala Padmanabhan, BBC News, 12th December 2014

Bob Mortimer given Teesside University honorary degree

TV comedian Bob Mortimer has been awarded an honorary degree from Teesside University.

BBC News, 28th November 2014

Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life top funeral song

Monty Python's "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life" has become the most popular tune to play at a UK funeral.

BBC News, 21st November 2014

An insider's guide to corporate comedy

Georgia Sharp is an agent's assistant at JLA and writes exclusively for Comedy Blogedy about the corporate comedy world.

Georgia Sharp, Comedy Blogedy, 17th November 2014

Sid James - in profile

Perhaps best known for his many appearances in the successful Carry On series and as long suffering Father in Bless This House. James initially made his name as Tony Hancock's co-star in the radio series Hancock's Half Hour it would be the spring board to a hugely successful career spanning over twenty years until his untimely death aged just 62 in 1976.

British Classic Comedy, 6th November 2014

Brendon Burns: Outside the Box

Come late January-February 2015 I've decided to follow in the footsteps of Doug Stanhope and Neil Hamburger and peel off from the comedy club circuit.

Brendon Burns, The Huffington Post, 31st October 2014

Russell Brand considering running for Mayor of London

Russell Brand is considering running as London Mayor - despite saying that voting is a waste of time.

Simon Walters, Daily Mail, 26th October 2014

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