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09/09/2018 … Seann Walsh made his first appearance on Strictly Come Dancing last night when he was paired with reigning champion Katya Jones.
He played Henry VII in the original series before finding fame in Heartbeat
08/09/2018 … Peter Benson, who played Henry VII in The Black Adder has died at the aged of 75.
08/09/2018 … Sandi Toksvig says she is paid less than half of what Stephen Fry earned for hosting QI.
08/09/2018 … This week's comedy on demand… Drunk Women Solving Crime Comedians and writers Catie Wilkins, Hannah George and Taylor Glenn created this podcast which does what…
Inspired by BhS chief Philip Green?
07/09/2018 … Steve Coogan and David Mitchell are to star in a new satirical movie about the super-rich.
Star 'lit up the screen' in her comedy roles
07/09/2018 … Liz Fraser, best known for her role in several Carry On films, has died at the age of 88.
© BBC Personal memorabilia goes on display
07/09/2018 … Some of Victoria Wood’s personal mementoes are going on display in her hometown of Bury from tomorrow.
In conversation with co-creator Annabel Jones
06/09/2018 … Charlie Brooker is to appear at a live Black Mirror event in London later this year.
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