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© BBC But she also suggests Julia Davis' comedy is too harsh for modern audiences
06/05/2026 … Ruth Jones has revealed she has been talking to Julia Davis about reviving the black comedy Nighty Night.
© BBC/Various Artists Limited Mawaan Rizwan confirms his sitcom is over
06/05/2026 … Mawaan Rizwan won’t be making any more Juice.
Ex-comic pays undisclosed amount over his failure to write books
06/05/2026 … Russell Brand has settled his legal dispute over his failure to write two self-help books.
06/05/2026 … Eloise Heath has been named West End New Act of the Year 2026.
Lycett donates some of his distinctive outfits
06/05/2026 … Joe Lycett has donated some of his most eye-catching outfits to Birmingham Museums to join the city’s permanent collection of treasures.
Survey opened ahead of free comedy industry session
06/05/2026 … Industry body Craft has opened a survey about what questions comedians and producers might have about applying for Arts Council England funding.
© Hector Cuamba Kate Smurthwaite plans a new 50 minutes every day
06/05/2026 … Working up one show for the Edinburgh Fringe is demanding enough – but Kate Smurthwaite is setting herself the challenge of writing 20 different…
Surprise as TLC announces an extra five episodes
06/05/2026 … Mock The Week is returning for a five-week run this summer.
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