New book deal for Viv Groskop
16/12/2016 … Comedian and writer Viv Groskop has signed a new book deal for a ‘literary self-help memoir’.
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Fri 16 December 2016
© BBC/Matt Stronge Prince Charles does Just A Minute
Royal support as panel show turns 50
16/12/2016 … Prince Charles is to appear on Just A Minute.
New questions over Jimmy Carr's tax affairs
HMRC probe into avoidance scheme
16/12/2016 … Jimmy Carr’s tax arrangements have come under the spotlight again following an investigation into a scheme he invested in.
© BBC/Hat Trick/Richard Kendal 'Trousergate' MP replaced by a handbag
Have I Got News For You joke at Nicky Morgan's expense
16/12/2016 … 'Trousergate' MP Nicky Morgan is to be replaced by a handbag on tonight's Have I Got News For You.
Comedy Central sets air date for Chris Ramsey Show
16/12/2016 … Comedy Central has announced a launch date for The Chris Ramsey Show: Wednesday January 11.
© C4 Adam and Joe at 20
16/12/2016 … Adam Buxton and Joe Cornish are this month celebrating the 20th anniversary of their Adam & Joe Show launching on Channel 4 - on December 6, 1996 to be precise.
Thu 15 December 2016
Dom Joly to go on University Challenge
15/12/2016 … DOM JOLY is to appear on University Challenge.
© BBC/Open Mike/Ellis O’Brien Jack Dee's Helpdesk is back
15/12/2016 … Jack Dee’s Helpdesk is to return – including a Donald Trump special.