© BBC BBC drops Mister Winner
No second series for Spencer Jones sitcom
30/10/2020 … Spencer Jones’s BBC Two sitcom Mister Winner has been axed, the comedian has revealed.
2020 News
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Fri 30 October 2020
© BBC 
The Chop chopped
Lee Mack's woodworking show cancelled over tattoo storm
30/10/2020 … Sky has permanently dropped its Lee Mack fronted woodwork talent show after admitting a contestant’s tattoos could have far-right links.
Big And Daft comedy trio reunite
To create new animated series, Rocky Robot
30/10/2020 … Sketch trio Big And Daft have reunited for the first time in 18 years to create a new family animation series.
Thu 29 October 2020
© Brett Sayles/Pexels The corporate Christmas comedy gigs WILL go on...
Streaming service NextUp offers bespoke shows for firms
29/10/2020 … Comedians are set to host corporate Christmas gigs, despite the pandemic.
© UKTV Bobby Ball dies at 76
29/10/2020 … Bobby Ball died last night at the age of 76 after testing positive for Covid-19.
Wed 28 October 2020
Third series for Ted Lasso
Apple TV+ wants more of the Jason Sudeikis comedy
28/10/2020 … Apple TV+ has ordered a third series of its comedy Ted Lasso, even before a second has started shooting.
Nabil Abdulrashid signs with a new agent
Comic joins Chambers Management stable
28/10/2020 … Britain’s Got Talent Nabil Abdulrashid has signed with Jimmy Carr’s agent.
New counterculture podcast from Robin Ince
Guests include Stewart Lee and Reece Shearsmith
28/10/2020 … Robin Ince is launching a new podcast about the counterculture.