Victoria Wood statue hits £20k target
28/09/2016 … THE campaign to erect a statue of Victoria Wood in her home town of Bury has reached its £20,000 target – but the comedian's brother Chris Foote Wood is now…
2016 Archives
Wed 28 September 2016
Tribute unveiled to Freddie Frinton
Forgotten at home...but still famous in Europe
28/09/2016 … A tribute has been unveiled in Cleethorpes to a variety hall comedian who remains a star across much of Europe nearly 50 years after his death.
© Jelly Legs 2008 I'm so glad I didn't know about Caroline Aherne's cancer
Ricky Tomlinson and star's brother pay tribute
28/09/2016 … Royle Family star Ricky Tomlinson said he was glad he didn't know about Caroline Aherne's cancer, as it would have been 'too painful' to work with her.
Jo Brand pens a feature film
28/09/2016 … Jo Brand has written her first film - about a Morrissey-loving schizophrenic.
Tue 27 September 2016
Now Show axes Jon Holmes and Mitch Benn
27/09/2016 … Jon Holmes and Mitch Benn have been axed from Radio 4’s Now Show – in the name of diversity.
© C4 Damned
27/09/2016 … ‘Damned if they do, damned if they don’t’ is the set-up for Jo Brand’s new comedy, set in the children’s department of a social services…
© Creative Commons: Alex Folkes/Fishnik Photography Nick Clegg to host HIGNFY
First appearance for former Deputy PM
27/09/2016 … Nick Clegg is to guest host Have I Got News for You.