HIGNFY gagsmith Zoe Tomalin wins comedy writing prize
Award in honour of Reggie Perrin creator David Nobbs
29/07/2021 … Comedy writer Zoe Tomalin has won the annual award for new talent handed out in honour of Reggie Perrin creator David Nobbs.
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Thu 29 July 2021
© BBC BBC orders a second series of Mandy
Diane Morgan’s comedy to return with a host of top guest stars
29/07/2021 … The BBC has ordered a second series of Diane Morgan’s comedy Mandy.
Wed 28 July 2021
© BBC When is Ghosts back on TV?
BBC sets the date for series 3 launch
28/07/2021 … The third series of Ghosts is returning to BBC One next month, the corporation has announced.
Sarah Silverman to host Stupid Pet Tricks
New show for America's TBS channel
28/07/2021 … Sarah Silverman is to host an American TV series based on the Stupid Pet Tricks segment from David Letterman’s late-night talk show.
© Objective/C4 Peep Show writers planned a Dobby spin-off
Isy Suttie did screen tests for a female-led sitcom
28/07/2021 … The creators of Peep Show once planned a female-led spin-off, based on Isy Suttie’s character Dobby.
Lib Dems want jokers to set their agenda
Comedians to pitch policies to the House Of Lords
28/07/2021 … The Liberal Democrats are inviting a bunch of jokers to help set their political agenda.
Monkey Barrel announces third batch of Fringe shows
Including Rob Kemp, Carl Hutchison and Sam Campbell
28/07/2021 … Edinburgh’s Monkey Barrel Comedy club have released a third batch of Fringe shows.
© BBC/Endemol Shine Mash is back on the menu
Dave channel revives Nish Kumar satire series
28/07/2021 … The Dave TV channel has revived The Mash Report after it was axed by BBC Two.