© C4/Love Productions Matt Lucas leaves Bake Off
'I am cheerfully passing the baguette on to someone else'
07/12/2022 … Matt Lucas is standing down as host of the Great British Bake Off after three series.
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Wed 07 December 2022
© C4/Love Productions Tue 06 December 2022
Colin Cole dies at 66
6ft 7in Australian was a familiar figure on UK stand-up circuit
06/12/2022 … Australian comedian Colin Cole – whose 6ft 7in frame was a familiar fixture on the UK stand-up circuit – has died at the age of 66.
Sky to debut Katherine Ryan and Rob Beckett specials
06/12/2022 … Sky Comedy is branching out into stand-up specials, debuting shows from Katherine Ryan and Rob Beckett later this month.
Ed Byrne's joke saved my life
Cancer survivor thanks comic for prompting a GP visit
06/12/2022 … A woman has thanked Ed Byrne for saving her life with a joke.
TV newcomer up for top comedy writing award
Anna Costello's Dead Canny up against Derry Girls and Big Boys
06/12/2022 … A first-time TV writer is up for a prestigious comedy award, alongside Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee and comedian Jack Rooke.
Kevin Hart announces UK dates for 2023
Four arena shows for his Reality Check tour
06/12/2022 … Kevin Hart has announced a short run of UK dates.
Kirstie Alley dead at 71
Star of Cheers and Look Who's Talking had cancer
06/12/2022 … Cheers star Kirstie Alley has died of cancer at 71, her family have said.
Mon 05 December 2022
Ricky Gervais to play Hollywood Bowl
...and NYC's Radio City Music Hall with new Armageddon show
05/12/2022 … Ricky Gervais has announced dates at two iconic US venues: the Hollywood Bowl and Radio City Music Hall in New York.