Writer of the Friends theme dies
...although Allee Willis penned so much more, too
26/12/2019 … Allee Willis, who wrote the theme tune for Friends, has died aged 72.
2019 Archives
Thu 26 December 2019
© G&S TV Productions Gavin & Stacey smashes the Christmas Day ratings
11.48million is an 11-year record for ANY Dec 25 show
26/12/2019 … An incredible 11.
Tue 24 December 2019
How many times has Jim Broadbent played Santa?
24/12/2019 … Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled – as always – by broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker.
Merry Xmas (War Is Over)
As sung by comedians at the Distraction Club
24/12/2019 … A raft of comics gathered to sing Happy Xmas (War is Over) at the festive finale of London musical comedy night The Distraction Club.
Christmas Can Just Do One
24/12/2019 … Channel 4 have released a timely sketch about how to celebrate on a tight budget.
Monty Python's home video released
Watch Michael Palin's candid 8mm films
24/12/2019 … The official Monty Python YouTube channel has released some of Michael Palin's Super 8mm film showing the troupe at work.
Mon 23 December 2019
Comics' art raises £3k for mental health charity
Work by Harry Hill, Lolly Adefope and Jack Whitehall sold
23/12/2019 … A week-long exhibition of art by comedians has raised £3,285 for Mental Health UK.
Christmas carols gone wrong
23/12/2019 … Singing carols should be a comforting part of Christmas.