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Wed 19 October 2016
TV pays tribute to Peter Kay... yet again
Channel 5 retells the much-told story
19/10/2016 … Peter Kay is to be the subject of yet another TV tribute.
Benidorm is now in Mexico
America set to remake the ITV sitcom
19/10/2016 … America is making its own version of Benidorm – based in Mexico.
Comedian brings the internet to Julian Assange
19/10/2016 … Comedian Bobby Mair has come to the aid of Julian Assange after he lost his internet access.
Dara O Briain to write a children's astronomy book
19/10/2016 … Dara O Briain is writing his first children’s book, about the wonders of space.
Radio 4 to showcase regional comedy scenes
New series hosted by Elis James
19/10/2016 … Elis James is to front a new stand-up show for Radio 4 showcasing comedians from different regions of the UK.
Tue 18 October 2016
Marlon Davis: I was in a coma for 12 days
Comic speaks of horrific car crash
18/10/2016 … Marlon Davis has revealed he spent 12 days in a coma after a car crash.
Harry Shearer launches Spinal Tap lawsuit
Claiming corporate 'fraud' has robbed him of royalties
18/10/2016 … Harry Shearer has accused film and music giant Vivendi of fraud, after revealing the pitiful amounts of royalties he receives from This Is Spinal Tap.