© 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.
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Wed 28 July 2021
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Ian Moore sells the TV rights to his novels
Comic's Death And Croissants to be developed for screen
28/07/2021 … The TV production company behind Agatha Raisin has bought the rights to adapt comedian Ian Moore’s novels for the screen.
Sky One to be scrapped
Broadcaster's shake-up should boost comedy channel
28/07/2021 … Sky One is to be scrapped after 32 years to make way for a new raft of channels.
Tue 27 July 2021
© UKTV Jo Brand joins Scala radio
For a classical music tour of the UK
27/07/2021 … Jo Brand has joined Scala Radio, to offer a four-part virtual journey across the UK.
Mike Bubbins announces 2022 tour
On the back of the success of Socially Distant Sports Bar podcast
27/07/2021 … Mike Bubbins has announced his first solo stand-up tour, Throwback.
Peter Kay returns to the stage
Two charity Q&A sessions next month
27/07/2021 … Peter Kay is to make a rare public appearance next month, at a Q&A in Manchester.
Mon 26 July 2021
Who are Just For Laughs New Faces of 2021?
26/07/2021 … Montreal’s Just For Laughs festival has revealed its list of comedians taking part in its New Faces showcases.
© Ian Treherne 'It's the blind leading the almost blind'
Jamie Macdonald films documentary on artists with sight problems
26/07/2021 … Comedian Jamie MacDonald has filmed a new documentary about fellow blind people in the creative industries.