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Series 20 will be on YouTube just as soon as it's aired on C4
27/08/2025 … The next series of Taskmaster will drop on YouTube as soon as it’s aired on Channel 4 – so worldwide fans can watch it on the same day as Britons.
© BBC Timothy Spall and Gwyneth Keyworth return
27/08/2025 … Filming begins in Wales this week on the second series of Death Valley starring Timothy Spall and Gwyneth Keyworth.
And other things we learn from a new Radio 4 interview
27/08/2025 … Eric Idle has revealed that he runs jokes past his daughter to ensure he doesn’t offend modern audiences.
About not taking life too seriously
27/08/2025 … Comedian Laura Smyth is launching a podcast with her best friend Carmen Butcher, a production manager for films.
Celebration of Billy Connolly's legacy
27/08/2025 … Glasgow is to honour Sir Billy Connolly with a weekend-long celebration of his work and legacy.
© UKTV Theatre show airing on U&Gold next month
27/08/2025 … John Cleese has recorded an introduction for the TV screening of the Fawlty Towers play.
...and actor-playwright Tatenda Shamiso
26/08/2025 … Channel 4 has announced three new comedy shorts, from 2024 Edinburgh Comedy Award winners Rob Copland and Joe Kent-Walters, plus actor-playwright Tatenda…
© Big Deal Films Adjani Salmon's satirical comedy returns
26/08/2025 … The BBC has released the look images from season 2 of the critically acclaimed comedy Dreaming Whilst Black.
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