Westminster Abbey to say ‘goodbye to him’
And fans can attend Ronnie Corbett memorial
17/05/2017 … Westminster Abbey is to hold a thanksgiving service for Ronnie Corbett Fans of the comedian, who died March last year at the age of 85, will be able…
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Wed 17 May 2017
© BBC League of Gentlemen plan Christmas special
17/05/2017 … The League of Gentleman are hoping to make their long-awaited comeback with a Christmas special this year.
The comedians at the End Of The Road
Festival announces its comedy line-up
17/05/2017 … The End of The Road festival has announced the line-up for its comedy stage.
Peter Kay's Q&A for cancer sufferer
Another gig after previous efforts raised £150,000
17/05/2017 … Peter Kay is holding another Q&A session in aid of cancer sufferer Polly Haydock.
Tue 16 May 2017
American TV returns to classic sitcom scenes
Revival show from Jimmy Kimmel
16/05/2017 … Scenes from classic sitcoms are to be acted out by modern-day comedy stars in a live special for American TV.
Roseanne revival confirmed
With both Beckies and Dan alive and well...
16/05/2017 … The Roseanne reunion has been confirmed - with all the original cast.
Jimmy Kimmel to host Oscars again
Comic returns for 90th Academy Awards
16/05/2017 … Jimmy Kimmel is to return to host the Oscars ceremony for a second year.
Simon Pegg and Nick Frost to make a new comedy-horror movie
Slaughterhouse Rulez set in elite private school
16/05/2017 … Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are to reunite for a new comedy-horror film Slaughterhouse Rulez.