Britain's biggest theatre group to close until the end of June
Another blow to live entertainment
07/05/2020 … Britain’s largest theatre operator has announced that all its venues will remain closed until the end of June at least.
2020 Archives
Thu 07 May 2020
Check in on your friends...
07/05/2020 … It's important to check in on your pals during lockdown.
© Phil180knight/CC BY-SA 4.0 'This year's basically a write-off'
Cambridge virologist expects comedy gigs to be cancelled until 2021
07/05/2020 … There will be no comedy gigs in the UK until at least next year, a top virologist has suggested.
'No one needs stand-ups in an emergency'
So Jason Manford takes up a new job...
07/05/2020 … Jason Manford has revealed that he’s taken up a new job taking elderly people to medical appointments, after being turned down by Tesco.
© Netflix/Matt Holyoak When is Charlie Brooker's Antiviral Wipe on TV?
07/05/2020 … Charlie Brooker's Antiviral Wipe will air on BBC Two on May 14, the broadcaster has announced.
© Zeppotron The Ranganation is back - from Romesh's garage
Another topical comedy show made under lockdown conditions
07/05/2020 … The new series of Romesh Ranganathan’s topical discussion show The Ranganation is to be made under lockdown conditions.
Fleabag up for a Peabody
Along with Good Omens, Succession and more
07/05/2020 … Fleabag, Good Omens and Succession have all been nominated in the esteemed Peabody Awards.
Wed 06 May 2020
Third series for After Life
As Ricky Gervais signs a major new Netflix deal
06/05/2020 … Ricky Gervais is to make a third series of After Life after signing a new deal with Netflix.