Doug Anthony All Stars return to Edinburgh
22/04/2016 … The Doug Anthony Allstars are to return to Edinburgh after an absence of more than 20 years.
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Fri 22 April 2016
James Acaster to host BBC Three talk show
Probing his guests' musical tastes
22/04/2016 … James Acaster is to host a music series for BBC Three.
Poking the Queen
22/04/2016 … • 'Offence is the collateral damage of freedom of speech' Ricky Gervais.
Thu 21 April 2016
Mitchell and Webb shoot new comedy Back
21/04/2016 … Filming has begun on David Mitchell and Robert Webb’s new sitcom pilot.
© BBC Broadcasters clear schedules for Victoria Wood
21/04/2016 … Broadcasters have cleared some of their schedules to honour to Victoria Wood.
New Edinburgh Fringe shows go on sale today
Including Paul Foot, Sam Simmons and Mr Swallow
21/04/2016 … Paul Foot, Mr Swallow, and reigning Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Sam Simmons are among the acts returning to the Fringe this year, it has been announced today.
Wed 20 April 2016
Victoria Wood dies at 62
20/04/2016 … Victoria Wood has died at the age of 62, after being diagnosed with cancer, her publicist has said.
© C4 Drop The Dead Donkey's 'Henry Davenport' dies
20/04/2016 … David Swift, the actor who played Henry Davenport in the Drop the Dead Donkey, has died days before his 86th birthday.