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More memoirs from Sir David Jason
Volume three to be published this autumn
02/04/2020 … Sir David Jason has written a third volume of his memoirs, to be published in October According to publishers Century, A Del Of A Life: Lessons I’ve Learned,…
In comedy, the working class is misappropriated by middle-class careerists
Sophie Willan on her new BBC sitcom, Alma's Not Normal
02/04/2020 … Next week BBC Two broadcasts the pilot episode of Alma’s Not Normal, the semi-autobiographical sitcom from comedian Sophie Willan, about Boltonian wild-child…
Wed 01 April 2020
Comedy club commits £10k to new online content
Being paid for videos will help hard-up comics
01/04/2020 … The Comedy Unleashed stand-up night has set up a £10,000 fund to pay comedians for new content for its YouTube channel.
Trevor Noah announces rescheduled tour
New dates in London, Glasgow and Dublin
01/04/2020 … Trevor Noah has announced rescheduled UK and Ireland dates The Daily Show host pulled his Loud & Clear tour at the last minute last month, becoming one of…
Larry David's public service announcement
01/04/2020 … Larry David has made a public service announcement to urge people to stay inside.
Rick & Morty: Trailer for five new episodes
Second part of season 4 coming next month
01/04/2020 … Adult Swim has released a trailer for the long-awaited second half of Rick and Morty's four season.
Comedian Ashley Blaker to perform in an empty theatre
Despite government advice to curb non-essential travel
01/04/2020 … Comedian Ashley Blaker is to stage a theatre show with no audience this weekend – despite government instructions that non-essential workers should not travel.