David Nobbs writing bursary ups its prize
£750 for promising comedy talent
26/01/2021 … The comedy writing prize set up in memory of Reggie Perrin creator David Nobbs has increased its prize.
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Tue 26 January 2021
Wed 20 January 2021
© Dave Hogan/C4 Wanted: Friday Night Dinner fans
To take part in Channel 4 documentary
20/01/2021 … The makers of the forthcoming documentary about Friday Night Dinner are seeking fans to take part.
Tom Allen joins virtual Leicester Comedy Festival
As other events move later in the year
20/01/2021 … Tom Allen has been added to the line-up of this year’s Leicester Comedy Festival.
Tue 19 January 2021
Recording remote-Lee
Lost Voice Guy starts taping series 3 of his Radio 4 sitcom from home
19/01/2021 … Lost Voice Guy Lee Ridley has begun recording the third series of his Radio 4 show Ability.
Rhod Gilbert's infertility film finally gets an air date
Documentary to air on BBC One Wales next week
19/01/2021 … Rhod Gilbert's documentary about male infertility will finally air on BBC One in Wales on Monday.
Thu 14 January 2021
Election's Jessica Campbell dies at 38
Actress played student Tammy Metlzer
14/01/2021 … Jessica Campbell, who starred in the 1999 black comedy Election has died at the age of 38.
Sun 10 January 2021
© ITV Richard Bacon devises comedy quiz
With Adam Devine and Ron Funches in the US
10/01/2021 … Richard Bacon has created a comedy quiz show being piloted in the UK and the US.
Fri 08 January 2021
Police Academy star Marion Ramsey dies at 73
Famous for playing squeaky-voiced Laverne Hooks
08/01/2021 … Marion Ramsey, who played squeaky-voiced Laverne Hooks in the Police Academy movies, has died at the age of 73.