Twice as Thick...

Iannucci working on new scripts

06/04/2009 … Armando Iannucci is working on another eight episodes of The Thick Of It – despite claims that his Twitter update announcing the news was a spoof.

Spinal Tap to play Wembley

'One-date world tour'

06/04/2009 … Spinal Tap are to play one date at Wembley Arena as part of a world tour to mark the 25th anniversary of their cult movie.

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06/04/2009 … RADIO ONE will make its debut at the Edinburgh Fringe this year, with afternoon presenter Scott Mills providing coverage from the festival.

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04/04/2009 … MATHEW HORNE is said to be feeling 'much better' after collapsing from exhaustion on a West End stage on Thursday, but it is still not yet known when he will return…

Atkinson pulls out of Oliver role

Rowan to have hernia surgery

04/04/2009 … Rowan Atkinson has had to pull out of the West End production of Oliver! for three weeks to undergo hernia surgery.

1.2m watch Inbetweeners

Ratings success for E4 comedy

04/04/2009 … The second series of E4 comedy The Inbetweeners launched with nearly a million viewers on Thursday night, even beating Graham Norton in the ratings.

Brand's calls cost BBC £150,000

Regulators impose heavy penalty

03/04/2009 … The BBC has been fined £150,000 over Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross’s phone calls to Andrew Sachs last October.

Shooting more stars

Vic & Bob's quiz to return

03/04/2009 … Shooting Stars is to return for a new BBC Two series after the success of a one-off special last Christmas.