© BBC BBC names its new comedy chief
People Just Do Nothing producer Jon Petrie takes over from Shane Allen
09/07/2021 … Jon Petrie as has been appointed to the top job in BBC comedy: director of comedy commissioning.
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© Oliver Rosser First look at The Windsors: Endgame cast
Spin-off opens in the West End next month
09/07/2021 … Here is the first look at the cast of the stage version of The Windsors.
Thu 08 July 2021
Vic Reeves publishes bird book
New collection of his artwork... but will it include a dove, from above?
08/07/2021 … Vic Reeves is publishing a book of his drawing of birds.
Robin Ince unveils new science book
100-bookshop tour to launch The Importance Of Being Interested
08/07/2021 … Robin Ince has written a new pop science book – and will tour 100 bookshops to launch it.
© Lukasz Bak The Office gets a Polish makeover
Now 'David Brent' runs a bottled water firm
08/07/2021 … Poland is making its own version of The Office.
Rising stars land BBC placements
Development schemes for stand-up Mary O’Connell and Famalam's Danielle Vitalis
08/07/2021 … Comedian Mary O’Connell and actress Danielle Vitalis have won placements to work on comedy projects within the BBC’s production arm.
Comedy on demand... but in person!
Stand-up Nathan Cassidy will perform his Fringe show at your home
08/07/2021 … Want to see a live show to the Edinburgh Fringe - but worried about mixing with crowds? One stand-up has a solution… Nathan Cassidy – who was…
© First Minister Of Scotland Oh no! Sturgeon throws fresh doubt on Edinburgh Fringe
Scrapping restrictions 'not set in stone'
08/07/2021 … Nicola Sturgeon has cast new doubt on the Edinburgh Fringe by signalling that the vital relaxation in Covid rules may be delayed.