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Here’s the second episode of Bangmouth Village, the soap opera written by, devised by and originally thought about by Christopher Bliss – and he’s also the main actor as well. One day out of prison ...

Here’s the trailer for Bad Tidings – the Sky Christmas special starring Chris McCausland and Lee Mack. The pair became something of a double act when they presented an award at the 2022 Baftas. Now ...

The trio of comics made two episodes of Evil Escapes – Death and Rage – both of which have been put on YouTube and ITVX. Death will also be shown on terrestrial ITV at 11.45pm this Thursday. All the ...

The cast of the Fast Show are going back on tour following the success of the 30th anniversary live shows earlier this year. Co-creators Charlie Higson and Paul Whitehouse reunite with Simon Day, John ...

An Indian comedian is being investigated by police for using bad language on stage – after being reported by the people who booked him. Yash Rathi faces a three-month jail sentence or a fine if he is ...

Stand-up Marcus Brigstocke and Ghosts star Jim Howick are to make goes appearance in the feature-length Christmas special of ...

Rose Matafeo has recorded her latest show On And On And On to be her second HBO stand-up special. The show played the Edinburgh Fringe this August, having been nominated for most outstanding show at ...

The Eric Morecambe Collection will be offered at Hansons Auctioneers’ Derbyshire sale room on January 10 and 11. Lots will be available to view online from December 2, 2024 and hard copy catalogues ...

New BBC Three comedy Smoggie Queens revolves around a group of friends in Middlesbrough’s LGBTQ+ community, written by and starring Phil Dunning as the volatile Dickie. Here he gives us the low-down ...

We all knew Chris McCausland ’s profile would soar when he appeared on Strictly Come Dancing. And for evidence of just how famous he’s now become, you can now buy a wooden spoon with his face on it.

Peter Kay has announced 21 extra dates for his record-breaking comedy tour. The extension was announced with a surprise TV ad in the opening episode of I’m Celebrity Get Me Out of Here last night. The ...