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26/01/2020 … Gavin & Stacey could be denied a major comedy award – because it included the Pogues song Fairytale Of New York.
26/01/2020 … James Acaster’s failed BBC Two pilot We The Jury is going to have a second shot at series – but this time in America.
West End run ends after four years
24/01/2020 … The Comedy About a Bank Robbery is to end its West End run after four years.
But they too sell out instantly, unless you've got hundreds of pounds to spare
24/01/2020 … Dave Chappelle has added five more nights to his run of dates in London.
Shetland star in C4's refugee comedy
24/01/2020 … Shetland star Douglas Henshall has joined the cast of Channel 4’s refugee sitcom Home.
24/01/2020 … Daniel Sloss's stand-up show X is to be screened in Vue cinemas around the UK.
Opposite Michael Ball in Hairspray
24/01/2020 … Paul Merton is to make his West End debut in the musical Hairspray – despite admitting he’s no singer or dancer.
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