© ITV Matt Richardson joins Dancing On Ice
To replace Covid-hit Rufus Hound
04/02/2021 … Matt Richardson is to join Dancing On Ice this weekend – replacing a Covid-hit Rufus Hound.
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Thu 04 February 2021
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© C4 More 4 digs Hugh Dennis
Comic to front back-garden archaeology series
04/02/2021 … Hugh Dennis is to present a new More 4 show in which people hunt for archaeological treasures in their back gardens.
© C4 Jimmy Carr is the funniest British comedian, says science
Stand-up tops a laughs-per-hour table
04/02/2021 … Jimmy Carr is the funniest British comedian, according to a dispassionately scientific study.
BBC to air Rose Matafeo’s Horndog
Stand-up special first screened on HBO Max
04/02/2021 … The BBC has bought the rights to Rose Matafeo’s stand-up special Horndog.
Dawn French and Peter Serafinowicz record the Timewaster Letters
Prank correspondence from Friday Night Dinner creator Robert Popper
04/02/2021 … Dawn French and Peter Serafinowicz have recorded an audio version of Robert Popper’s Timewaster Letters.
Wed 03 February 2021
Fergus Craig writes his first novel
About the 'completely unique' Detective Roger LeCarre
03/02/2021 … Comedian Fergus Craig has written his first novel, revolving around maverick Exeter-based detective Roger LeCarre.
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm up for Golden Globes
03/02/2021 … Borat Subsequent Moviefilm is up for three major accolades in this year’s Golden Globe Awards.
Edinburgh Fringe chairman steps down
Now the hunt is on for his replacement
03/02/2021 … The chairman of the body that co-ordinates the Edinburgh Fringe is to step down at the end of next month.