Eddie Braben dies

Eddie Braben dies

Eddie Braben – the writer who created the relationship that made Morecambe and Wise megastars – has died at the age of 82.

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Police snare Peter Kay's 'bogus brother'

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Sitcom shelved over US tornados

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How to get ahead in comedy

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Blue plaque for Galton & Simpson

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Peep Show writers turned down Conchords job

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BEN MILLER is tol host the 17th TV Choice Awards on September 9.

MOCK THE WEEK is to be shot in HD for the first time, when its six-part 12th series returns later this year.

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