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Andy Zaltzman pens A History Of Test Cricket In 26.52 Statistics

Andy Zaltzman is writing a humorous book about his "abiding, lifelong obsession" with cricket, with A History Of Test Cricket In 26.52 Statistics set to be published on 20th November, the day before The Ashes starts in Australia.

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Vicar Of Dibley stamps released by Royal Mail

Royal Mail is releasing 12 stamps to celebrate The Vicar Of Dibley.

Johnny Ball

Johnny Ball to publish memoir about comedy career

Kids' television legend Johnny Ball is to publish two volumes of memoirs, the first covering the initial parts of his showbusiness career as a stand-up comedian.

Chris McCausland

Chris McCausland writes his autobiography

Chris McCausland is publishing a memoir this autumn, despite his having only begun writing it a little over a week ago. The currently untitled autobiography from the stand-up and reigning Strictly Come Dancing champion will be out 9th October.

Gavin & Stacey. Image shows left to right: James Corden, Ruth Jones. Credit: Baby Cow Productions

James Corden and Ruth Jones write Gavin & Stacey book

When Gavin Met Stacey and Everything in Between: A Story Of Love And Friendship, a new book by James Corden and Ruth Jones going behind-the-scenes on their hit sitcom, will be published in October 2025.

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CHAFF magazine founders. Image shows left to right: Will BF, Amber Ash
Alternative comedy magazine CHAFF launches
Cally Beaton
Cally Beaton writes her first book, Namaste Motherf*ckers
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Porridge celebrated with Royal Mail stamps
Richard Ayoade
Chris Morris, Noel Fielding & more voice Richard Ayoade's spoof memoir
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Gavin & Stacey. Image shows left to right: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Smithy (James Corden)

Gavin & Stacey: The quiz

To whet your appetite ahead of the new Gavin & Stacey special, we've pick ten brain-teasers from a brand new quiz book about the show to test your knowledge.

Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Charlotte Ritchie, Jamali Maddix, Greg Davies, Mike Wozniak, Alex Horne, Sarah Kendall, Lee Mack. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Taskmaster Day

An extract from An Absolute Casserole: The Taskmaster Compendium, which explains what a filming day at the Taskmaster house is like.

Rhys James. Credit: Matt Crockett

Rhys James talks about his Spilt Milk special

Rhys James has a new stand-up special out to stream (and a single copy on DVD). We talk to him about getting into comedy, evolving a show and his New Year's resolutions.

Red Dwarf. Image shows left to right: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Cat (Danny John-Jules), Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie)

Rogue Pun: Ultimate Lister - Tom Salinsky takes a deep-dive into Red Dwarf

He's watched every episode of Red Dwarf for a new book, often multiple times - so what does Tom Salinsky reckon is the classic series' clunkiest special effect, ever?

Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson)

Richard Latto on curating Blackadder on Blu-ray

Blackadder has been remastered in high definition for a 40th anniversary Blu-ray release. We speak to the producer of the box set to learn about the plethora of work - and special features - that've gone into it.

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Product news and reviews from elsewhere

Transworld acquires story of six surrenders that ended Second World War by James Holland and Al Murray

Comic Murray, who presents the WWII podcast We Have Ways Of Making You Talk with Holland, are to write Victory '45: The End of the War in Six Surrenders.

Maia Snow, The Bookseller, 8th January 2025

Jenny Eclair on jealousy, women being marginalised in stand-up and her warts-and-all memoir

"The comedy industry is absolute shit."

Jay Richardson, Chortle, 6th January 2025

Shazia Mirza writes her memoirs

Shazia Mirza is writing her memoirs about her life before becoming aomedian.

Chortle, 28th December 2024

Review: 'Wallace & Gromit: Complete Cracking' 4K UHD Blu-ray

Every film here is defined by careful comic timing and a steady escalation of absurdity.

Slant Magazine, 17th December 2024

Comfort and joy! Merry gentlemen Sheeps deliver the ultimate Christmas album

With A Very Sheeps Christmas, featuring songs such as "Hoo Hoo Daddy X", the comic trio and guests including Rose Matafeo pastiche all manner of festive tunes.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 10th December 2024

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