Lee Evans comes out of retirement
To star in a Harold Pinter play
15/08/2018 … Lee Evans is coming out of retirement to star in one of Harold Pinter’s one-act plays.
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When does Taskmaster series 7 start?
14/08/2018 … Taskmaster is returning to Dave on September 5, the broadcaster has announced.
Another musical role for Jason Manford
Comic to star in Guys and Dolls at the Royal Albert Hall
14/08/2018 … Jason Manford is to star in a new production of Guys and Dolls at London’s Royal Albert Hall this October.
Danny John-Jules joins Strictly
14/08/2018 … Red Dwarf star Danny John-Jules it so take part in the next series of Strictly Come Dancing.
Jo Brand pens a new book
14/08/2018 … Jo Brand is writing a book that’s part memoir, part advice manual.
London dates for Dave Chappelle and Jon Stewart
Pair to share bills at the Royal Albert Hall
14/08/2018 … Dave Chappelle and Jon Stewart have announced two London dates.
© Netflix/Tiger Aspect Disney blasted over Jack Whitehall casting
'Gay characters should be played by gay actors'
14/08/2018 … Jack Whitehall is at the centre of a casting row after landing the role as Disney's first major gay character.
Bexie Archer wins the Chortle Student Comedy Award
Second woman to take the title
14/08/2018 … Bexie Archer has won this year’s Chortle Student Comedy Award.