Comedy historian Alan Stafford on the tragic decline and miraculous recovery of Carr Lynn
23/11/2021 … In November 1934, several newspapers carried an advert for Vick Vapour-Rub, endorsed by ‘BBC star’ Mr Carr Lynn, right.
© BBC Special episode extended... by one minute
23/11/2021 … Diane Morgan is making a Christmas episode of her BBC Two sitcom Mandy.
© BBC What comedians are taking part in BBC Christmas specials?
23/11/2021 … Married comedians Sarah Millican and Gary Delaney are to take on The Wall in a special Christmas episode of BBC One quiz show The Wall.
© BBC Comedian plays fairground owner Mr Peregrine
23/11/2021 … Here is the first picture of Bill Bailey as he will appear in Worzel Gummidge this Christmas.
© Joseph Sinclair 23/11/2021 … Aisling Bea is to appear in a Doctor Who New Year’s special.
Museum research aims to 'crack the secret code'
23/11/2021 … Scientists are trying to get to the root of what makes cartoons funny.
© Remarkable TV Comedians Nina Conti, Nick Helm and Athena Kugblenu
22/11/2021 … Comedians dominate this week’s House Of Games line-up with Nina Conti, Nick Helm and Athena Kugblenu taking on radio presenter Toby…
Hormone monsters try to avoid a 'filth minefield'
22/11/2021 … The characters of Netflix animated comedy Big Mouth have been converted to puppets to share some Christmas spirit.
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