© BBC/Scott Kershaw Porridge
28/08/2016 … The announcement that Porridge was to be rebooted was greeted with almost universal cynicism.
2016 Archives
Sun 28 August 2016
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© BBC/Keiron McCarron Are You Being Served?
28/08/2016 … So this was the golden age of the sitcom? Of all the comedy greats there have been, the BBC is kicking off its celebratory season with a new episode of Are You Being…
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Delta Airlnes censors Chris Rock
28/08/2016 … Delta Airlines is editing a Chris Rock comedy special on its in-flight entertainment systems after a passenger complained about the comedian’s use of the word…
© BBC Hamish and Dougal become stage stars
New theatre show based on Radio 4 characters
28/08/2016 … A new stage play has been created based around Radio 4 comedy characters Hamish and Dougal.
Kirsty Newton: Life Begins at Party!
28/08/2016 … My last show in Edinburgh and a treat to myself.
Mawaan Rizwan: Gender Neutral Concubine Pirate
28/08/2016 … Confessional stand-up presented through surreal clowning, Mawaan Rizwan isn't always an easy watch.
John-Luke Roberts Builds A Monster
28/08/2016 … John-Luke Roberts has a catchphrase to describe his comedy: ‘High concept, low art.