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Welcome to your weekly round-up of comedy news
courtesy of Chortle.co.uk. As
always, for more – plus listings of around 4,500 forthcoming
comedy events - check the website.
 Work has started on a new series of Alan Patridge's
Mid-Morning Matters for Foster's >>
More British comics have been announced for the Secret Policeman's Ball
in New York >>
Hollywood star Brian Cox is shooting a sitcom in his native
Dundee, a TV version of Radio 4 hit The Bob Servant Emails >>
Irish musical act The Rubberbandits have landed a Channel 4 show on the
back of their internet videos. >>
Channel 4’s Comedy Gala is returning to London’s O2 Arena for the third
time.
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Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer are working on a new show similar to
Shooting Stars – as well as their own film. >>
Jim Gaffigan is to follow in the footsteps of fellow American
comic Louis CK – and release his next stand-up video direct to
fans. >>
And a theatre has banned Frankie Boyle over the jokes he made
about Katie Price’s disabled son, Harvey. >>
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The Fast Show returns, Charlie Brooker rants against The Sun in
verse and several comics make Valentine's Day virals. Click
here to watch all videos.
 The Fitzrovia Radio Hour
Recreating the unique spirit of 1940’s radio plays and brilliantly
evoking a dinner-jacketed age of casual imperialism and stiff upper
lips. The Fitzrovia Radio Hour’s new show is playing just three more
Tuesday nights at the West End’s Ambassadors Theatre. Tickets from
£19.50. Click here
‘Both evokes and satirises a long-gone era. Smart gags and smart
clothes too.’ Evening Standard – Critic’s Choice
Adam Riches at the Soho Theatre, London
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And from Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival:
Fergus Craig
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Luke Toulson >>
Alfie Moore - I Predicted A Riot >>
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