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© GCB Films/Infinity Hill The best of the week's comedy on TV and radio
07/06/2020 … The best of the week's comedy on TV and radio Sunday June THE RANGANATION: This week, Romesh Ranganathan will be joined virtually by Paloma Faith…
© Steve Ullathorne 06/06/2020 … Here's Chortle's daily round-up of new comedy to watch at home during lockdown.
Gina Yashere and Piff The Magic Dragon among acts on US show
05/06/2020 … British comics Gina Yashere and Piff The Magic Dragon are to take part in a new televised comedy competition in America.
'I won't return unless another black person is in the credits'
05/06/2020 … Sophie Duker says she will no longer appear on The News Quiz unless it employs more black people.
About a Dark Ages wizard in modern times
05/06/2020 … Simon Farnaby is writing his first children’s book, about a Dark Ages warlock who finds himself in the 21st Century.
'I didn't realise how offensive it was' says Keith Lemon comic
05/06/2020 … Keith Lemon creator Leigh Francis has offered a teary apology for mimicking black celebrities on his early TV shows, The comedian said he was 'deeply sorry…
...and episode one of From The Oasthouse is out as a teaser
05/06/2020 … Alan Partridge’s new podcast has officially been confirmed.
© ITV plc Auf Wiedersehen fans furious about cuts
04/06/2020 … Auf Wiedersehen, Pet fans – and even its star Tim Healy – have blasted broadcasters for butchering the 1980s comedy-drama.
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