A tight 5: March 9

Al Murray's Freedom United Kingdom Party has become officially registered as a political party by the Electoral Commission, allowing the comedian to stand on that ticket against Ukip leader Nigel Farage in South Thanet in May. Ukip supporters had claimed FUKP could confuse voters as its name and logo was too close to their own, and Farage called the decision a 'disgrace'. 'I want everyone in the Electoral Commission fired and the organisation closed down,’ he said.

Lee Mack has won Let's Play Darts for Comic Relief. He and and world champion Martin 'Wolfie' Adams triumphed over Tim Vine and pro Darryl Fitton in the final last night.

JOE LYCETT will tomorrow announce an autumn tour of his forthcoming Edinburgh Fringe show, That's The Way, A-Ha A-Ha, Joe Lycett. He said: 'This show is jam-bloody-packed with sensational anecdotes exploring my ability to be silly and useless in various walks of life with the hope of finding some sort of meaning.'Dates

ENTRIES have opened for the Amused Moose Laugh Off contest. Entrants must submit a 90-second clip filmed at a comedy club to be considered by the industry judging panel; then quarter and semi-finals will be held in London throughout May and June with the final at the Edinburgh Fringe. There is no cash prize, but some PR support and a slot at the Soho Theatre in October. Apply here.

SANDIER BHASKAR is to star in a new six-part ITV drama series, Unforgotten. The Kumars star will appear opposite Last Tango in Halifax’s Nicola Walker, playing detectives investigating a 39-year-old murder case. Trevor Eve, Bernard Hill, Ruth Sheen and Tom Courtenay will also star.

Published: 9 Mar 2015