Spinal Tap sequel starts shooting next year
Rob Reiner breaks the news to Richard Herring
28/11/2023 … A sequel to This Is Spinal Tap will start filming next year, director Rob Reiner has revealed.
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Tue 28 November 2023
Is Sarah Kendall's comedy coming back? Frayed not
Comic reveals there will be no series 3
28/11/2023 … Sarah Kendall’s comedy Frayed will not be coming back, the stand-up has confirmed.
© Netflix Jamie Demetriou scoops a Rose d'Or
Major international TV award for his Netflix special
28/11/2023 … Jamie Demetriou has won a prestigious international TV award for his Netflix comedy special.
© Marc Brenner BBC One to air Dawn French's stand-up show
Huge Twat to be seen this Christmas
28/11/2023 … Dawn French’s latest stand-up show will air on BBC One this Christmas.
Mon 27 November 2023
Mo Gilligan quits Brit Awards
Comic won't be presenting in 2024
27/11/2023 … Mo Gilligan has ruled himself out of hosting the 2024 Brit Awards, after two years in the job.
Joe Lycett's toilet stunt all part of a new TV documentary
Comic takes on UK's water giants
27/11/2023 … Joe Lycett’s toilet stunt is to form part of a new Channel 4 documentary.
© Sky Uncanny to investigate Daisy May Cooper's ghosts
Danny Robins spends the night in her haunted house
27/11/2023 … The BBC’s hit Uncanny series is to investigate the ghosts Daisy May Cooper believes haunt her house.
© Gary Doak / Alamy Stock Photo Radio 4 reveals new AI comedy
Produced by The Skewer's Jon Holmes
27/11/2023 … Radio 4 is to air a comedy series allegedly generated by AI.