© Christopher De Vargas Mr Piffles dies at 16
Tributes to Piff the Magic Dragon’s canine companion
13/11/2024 … Piff the Magic Dragon’s canine companion Mr Piffles has died just shy of his 17th birthday.
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Wed 13 November 2024
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Never-before-seen pictures of Terry Jones to go on display
As campaign to erect a statue nears its fundraising target
13/11/2024 … Never-before-seen images from the personal archive of the late Terry Jones are to be exhibited in his Colwyn Bay birthplace.
© Steve Ullathorne Production deal for Sophie Willan
Expectation to have first refusal on comic's ideas as she looks towards non-scripted shows
13/11/2024 … Sophie Willan has signed a first-look deal with Expectation, the production company behind her hit BBC sitcom Alma’s Not Normal.
Harriet Kemsley takes over Desert Island Dicks
13/11/2024 … Harriet Kemsley has taken over as host of the podcast Desert Island Dicks.
© All3 Media Timothy West dies at 90
Comedy career included Brass, After Henry and Not Going Out
13/11/2024 … Timothy West has died at the age of 90 after a long career spanning great classic dramas to countless comedy roles.
© HBO James Acaster lands his first HBO special
Watch the trailer for Hecklers Welcome
13/11/2024 … James Acaster has landed his first HBO comedy special, with Hecklers Welcome.
Who's in the final of Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year 2024
13/11/2024 … The finalists have been announced for this year’s Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year competition.
© Dish/Waitrose/S:E Creative Studio Judi Love: I'm planning my new stand-up tour
Comedian is trying out new material in the clubs
13/11/2024 … Judi Love says she’s planning her next stand-up tour.