My time with The Two Ronnies
Producer Paul Jackson to share his memories at a London gig
17/05/2024 … Television producer and director Paul Jackson will be sharing stories about working with the Two Ronnies at an intimate event in London next month.
2024 News
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Fri 17 May 2024
Mackenzie Crook writes his first adult book
If Nick Drake Came To My House is about meeting your heroes
17/05/2024 … Mackenzie Crook has written – and illustrated – his first book for adults.
Thu 16 May 2024
UK release for I Used To Be Funny
Film about a comic recovering from trauma
16/05/2024 … A film about an aspiring stand-up struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder has been given a UK release date.
Channel 4 reveals four new comedy Blaps
Creators include Amy Gledhill, Ola Labib and Josh Pugh
16/05/2024 … Channel 4 has announced its latest batch of short-form comedy Blaps.
Can comedy help deal with trauma?
C4 documentary asks the question... as Mark O'Sullivan makes a sitcom about his sexual abuse
16/05/2024 … Channel 4 is to air a sitcom comedian Mark O’Sullivan made about his sexual abuse.
Chortle student Comedy Award 2024: Meet the final finalists
All set for the Edinburgh Fringe showdown!
16/05/2024 … The last finalists in this year’s Chortle Student Comedy Award have been named.
Wed 15 May 2024
© Hat Trick/BBC CNN to air a US version of Have I Got News For You
Long-running format sold to the States
15/05/2024 … American news network CNN is to make its own version of Have I Got News For You.
Matt Forde becomes charity ambassador at the hospital that saved him.
' I will always be grateful for the talent and compassion of everyone there'
15/05/2024 … Matt Forde has become a charity ambassador at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, after receiving life-saving care there.