My Teenage Diary returns to Radio 4
11/05/2021 … Radio 4 series My Teenage Diary is to return for a tenth series later this summer.
2021 News
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Tue 11 May 2021
Canned Laughter returns to Regents Park
Open-air fundraisers in the capital this summer
11/05/2021 … Comics including Rose Matafeo, Jamali Maddix and Rosie Jones are taking part in two major fundraising gigs at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in London this…
© BBC First images from next week's Inside No 9
Simon Says revolves around obsessive fans
11/05/2021 … The BBC has released the movie poster-style image for next week’s episode of Inside No 9, with the first stills from the programme.
Mon 10 May 2021
Spinal Tap creators fire a warning to drive-ins
'Don't show our film without permission - or we'll sue'
10/05/2021 … The creators of This Is Spinal Tap have fired a warning shot against anyone planning to stage a drive-in or outdoor screening of the classic comedy.
Official: Comedy clubs can reopen on Monday
Boris Johnson confirms relaxation of rules
10/05/2021 … Boris Johnson has confirmed that lockdown will be eased from next Monday – allowing live comedy to recommence.
C4 seeks new comedy ideas - with disability a priority
Commissioning opens for Blaps and digital shorts
10/05/2021 … Channel 4 has put out a call for new comedy ideas – with special emphasis on those that represent disabled people.
Penn Jillette joins Borderlands movie
Playing a preacher at a wedding
10/05/2021 … Penn Jillette has joined the cast of the forthcoming movie based on the video game franchise Borderlands.
Hannah Gadsby announces new tour
Body Of Work expected in the UK early next year
10/05/2021 … Hannah Gadsby has announced a new stand-up show, which will be coming to the UK early next year.