Bob Mortimer writes his memoirs
After his heart scare caused him to reflect on his life
24/03/2021 … Bob Mortimer is writing his memoirs, inspired by his brush with death six years ago.
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Wed 24 March 2021
George Segal dies at 87
Star of The Goldbergs, Just Shoot Me... and so much more
24/03/2021 … George Segal – who found a new generation of fans through US sitcom The Goldberg after an illustrious career in dramatic acting – has died at the…
David Tennant returns as Have I Got News For You host
24/03/2021 … David Tennant is to guest host the first episode of Have I Got News For You when it returns for a 61st series next month.
Tue 23 March 2021
Comic blasted over 'Jew' line
Lovdev Barpaga apologises for 'highly offensive' comment
23/03/2021 … Stand-up Lovdev Barpaga has apologised for making a ‘highly offensive’ joke about Jewish people during a Zoom gig.
Douglas Adams book shatters crowdfunding target
Archive now set to be published
23/03/2021 … Highlights from Douglas Adams’ archive are to be published after shattering its crowdfunding target in just hours.
Liz Carr joins The Watcher
Playing a lawyer in Netflix fantasy hit
23/03/2021 … Comedian turned actor Liz Carr has landed a role in Netflix hit The Watcher.
Julian Clary pens an 'autobi-dog-raphy'
23/03/2021 … Julian Clary is writing a second memoir, told though the dogs in his life.
Mon 22 March 2021
New comedy festival announced - for May
Gigs could be back sooner than you think...
22/03/2021 … Comedy festivals are set to return as early as May, with some events already on sale.