Taskmaster goes Danish
Scandinavian broadcaster to make its own version
22/11/2017 … Denmark is set to make its own version of Taskmaster.
2017 News
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© Idil Sukan Adam Kay's NHS memoir named book of the year
In a public vote run through bookstores
21/11/2017 … Comedian Adam Kay’s account of his time working in the NHS has been named ‘book of the year’ by a public vote.
Noel Fielding to play Alice Cooper
...on the day he met Salvador Dali
21/11/2017 … Noel Fielding is to play Alice Cooper in a film telling the true story of the rock star’s meeting with Salvador Dali.
Sky One orders more Bounty Hunters
Jack Whitehall and Rosie Perez to return
21/11/2017 … Sky 1 has ordered a second series of Jack Whitehall action series Bounty Hunters.
Likely Lad Rodney Bewes dies
21/11/2017 … Likely Lads star Rodney Bewes has died at the age of 79.
Comics up for radio gongs
BBC Audio Drama Award nominees revealed
21/11/2017 … Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse, John Finnemore, Marcus Brigstocke, and Sarah Kendall have all been shortlisted for radio comedy awards.
© Talkback When is Through The Keyhole coming back?
ITV announces Keith Lemon's return
21/11/2017 … ITV has announced the air date for the fifth season of Through the Keyhole.
Mrs Brown's star replaces Al Porter in panto
Rory Brown is the new Ugly Sister
21/11/2017 … Former Mrs Brown's Boys star Rory Cowan is to replace Al Porter in panto.