© Lukasz Bak The Office gets a Polish makeover
Now 'David Brent' runs a bottled water firm
08/07/2021 … Poland is making its own version of The Office.
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Rising stars land BBC placements
Development schemes for stand-up Mary O’Connell and Famalam's Danielle Vitalis
08/07/2021 … Comedian Mary O’Connell and actress Danielle Vitalis have won placements to work on comedy projects within the BBC’s production arm.
Comedy on demand... but in person!
Stand-up Nathan Cassidy will perform his Fringe show at your home
08/07/2021 … Want to see a live show to the Edinburgh Fringe - but worried about mixing with crowds? One stand-up has a solution… Nathan Cassidy – who was…
© First Minister Of Scotland Oh no! Sturgeon throws fresh doubt on Edinburgh Fringe
Scrapping restrictions 'not set in stone'
08/07/2021 … Nicola Sturgeon has cast new doubt on the Edinburgh Fringe by signalling that the vital relaxation in Covid rules may be delayed.
© Karla Gowett More Fringe 2021 shows announced
The Stand confirms a nightly stand-up showcase
08/07/2021 … Troy Hawke and Geoff Norcott have been added to the Fringe line-up at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange.
Wed 07 July 2021
Assembly announces Edinburgh Fringe comedy on demand
To accompany its live programming
07/07/2021 … Edinburgh Fringe venue Assembly has announced the first comedy shows to be streamed on its Showcatcher video player for this year’s festival.
BBC seeks new animation ideas
07/07/2021 … The BBC has announced a new initiative to find and develop the UK’s next animation hit.
James Acaster to make his movie debut
Cast in Cinderella alongside Romesh Ranganathan and James Corden
07/07/2021 … James Acaster is to make his movie debut in a new musical take on Cinderella.