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© Universal International Studios Limited With guest stars including Matthew Holness and Jane Horrocks
01/09/2022 … Children’s comedy-drama Dodger is to return for three special episodes, it has been announced.
‘Bringing some comedy to the competition’
31/08/2022 … Aisling Bea is to join RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, the BBC has announced today.
© UKTV Pop-up event in London next month
31/08/2022 … Publicity shots commissioned for UKTV channels are to go on display at a free photography exhibition in Central London.
Fourth series for Esther Smith and Rafe Spall comedy
31/08/2022 … Apple TV+ has renewed Esther Smith and Rafe Spall’s comedy Trying for a fourth series.
© BBC The first non-festive episodes in a decade
30/08/2022 … Mrs Brown’s Boys star Fiona O’Carroll has confirmed that the sitcom will return as a ‘mini-series’ of four episodes next year.
New tie-up with Facebook owner Meta
30/08/2022 … A number of comedy shows are to be available in virtual reality, thanks to a new collaboration between the Just For Laughs festival and Facebook owner Meta.
Where are we at five years after #MeToo?
30/08/2022 … Louis CK’s fall from grace – and his subsequent rebuilding of his comedy career – is to be charted in a new documentary.
© Bobby Ball Foundation/Twitter 9ft statue to Bobby Ball unveiled
30/08/2022 … A 9ft statue of Bobby Ball has been unveiled in his Lancashire hometown.
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