© Phil McIntyre TV Paul Hilleard wins the 2024 BBC New Comedy Award
Following in the footsteps of some big stand-up stars
13/11/2024 … Paul Hilleard has won this year’s BBC New Comedy Award.
2024 Archives
Wed 13 November 2024
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© BBC Here's what the Outnumbered cast look like now
As they tape a sketch for Children In Need
13/11/2024 … Here’s the first look at what the cast of Outnumbered look like now – eight years after their last outing and 17 years after their first.
© Christopher De Vargas Mr Piffles dies at 16
Tributes to Piff the Magic Dragon’s canine companion
13/11/2024 … Piff the Magic Dragon’s canine companion Mr Piffles has died just shy of his 17th birthday.
Never-before-seen pictures of Terry Jones to go on display
As campaign to erect a statue nears its fundraising target
13/11/2024 … Never-before-seen images from the personal archive of the late Terry Jones are to be exhibited in his Colwyn Bay birthplace.
© Steve Ullathorne Production deal for Sophie Willan
Expectation to have first refusal on comic's ideas as she looks towards non-scripted shows
13/11/2024 … Sophie Willan has signed a first-look deal with Expectation, the production company behind her hit BBC sitcom Alma’s Not Normal.
Harriet Kemsley takes over Desert Island Dicks
13/11/2024 … Harriet Kemsley has taken over as host of the podcast Desert Island Dicks.
© All3 Media Timothy West dies at 90
Comedy career included Brass, After Henry and Not Going Out
13/11/2024 … Timothy West has died at the age of 90 after a long career spanning great classic dramas to countless comedy roles.
Too soon? First Edinburgh Fringe 2025 tickets go on sale
Comic Will Mars gets in early with the return of his Joke Thieves format
13/11/2024 … Like Christmas, it seems like preparation for Edinburgh Fringe gets earlier each year.