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© UKTV ...and Mark Steel is back in town in this week's TV and radio picks
21/08/2022 … Here’s our pick of the best comedy programmes on TV, radio and on demand this week: Monday August 22 MARK STEEL’S IN TOWN: The comedian is back…
© Rich Dyson Seven Fringe shows shortlisted for Amused Moose award
21/08/2022 … The shortlist has been announced for this year’s Amused Moose Comedy Awards for unrepresented acts at the Edinburgh Fringe.
'I won’t disappoint – until my first show'
20/08/2022 … Patrick Kielty is to be the new host of BBC Radio 5 Live’s Saturday morning show, it has been announced The comedian will take over the 9am to 11am slot…
Deaths of Josephine Tewson and Bruce Montague announced
20/08/2022 … Sitcom stars Josephine Tewson and Bruce Montague have both died this week, their agents have announced.
© BBC Original document set to fetch more than £1,000
19/08/2022 … An original Fawlty Towers script is set to sell for more than £1,000.
With previous winners in conversation
19/08/2022 … Dave’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards is to release a new podcast series celebrating previous winners.
Starring Fleabag’s Brett Gelma
18/08/2022 … Filming has begun on Channel 4’s new comedy-drama Entitled, starring Fleabag’s Brett Gelman.
Comedian already has plans for a second novel
18/08/2022 … Frankie Boyle says he’d like to quit touring as a stand-up and stay at home writing books instead.
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