© Phil McIntyre TV Paul Hilleard wins the 2024 BBC New Comedy Award
Following in the footsteps of some big stand-up stars
13/11/2024 … Paul Hilleard has won this year’s BBC New Comedy Award.
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© BBC Here's what the Outnumbered cast look like now
As they tape a sketch for Children In Need
13/11/2024 … Here’s the first look at what the cast of Outnumbered look like now – eight years after their last outing and 17 years after their first.
© 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.
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 seen before 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.