BBC lost out on Yes Prime Minister revival
...Because they insisted on a pilot
04/01/2013 … The BBC lost the chance to air the revival of Yes, Prime Minister, thanks to management indecision.
2013 Archives
Fri 04 January 2013
'I’m perpetually shockable. And the fact that I’m shocked means I have to write about it.'
Jay Richardson interviews Jonathan Lynn
04/01/2013 … In the newly revived Yes, Prime Minister – coming to digital channel Gold later this month – embattled PM Jim Hacker grapples with issues including a dire economic…
Thu 03 January 2013
© BBC Walliams wanted more Come Fly With Me
03/01/2013 … David Walliams wanted to male another series of Come Fly With Me – but Matt Lucas vetoed the idea.
From podcast to radio
BBC Scotland pilots Jo Caulfield's idea
03/01/2013 … BBC Radio Scotland is to make a pilot based on comedian Jo Caulfield’s podcast The Good, The Bad And The Ugly.
Jim Davidson arrested over sexual assault claims
03/01/2013 … Jim Davidson has been arrested by police investigating historic sexual abuse allegations.
Wed 02 January 2013
Christian charity disowns comedy fundraiser
02/01/2013 … A charity has rejected the proceeds from an all-day comedy fundraiser set to be held for its benefit, because it fears the comedians might not hold true to its…