BBC comedy is 'too conservative'
Viewers demand more risk-taking in major Ofcom research
15/06/2017 … The BBC is weak on comedy and fails to take enough risks, viewers say.
Thu 15 June 2017
© Steve Ullathorne Paul Merton: I wouldn't host Just A Minute
Comic rules out replacing Nicholas Parsons
15/06/2017 … Paul Merton says he has no interest in taking over as chairman of Just A Minute when Nicholas Parsons steps aside.
Horrible Histories cover the evolution of music
15/06/2017 … The Horrible Histories team have released a new video to coincide with BBC Music Day.
Leslie Knope's a real doll
Parks and Rec stars become figurines
15/06/2017 … The senior council figure of Pawnee, Indiana, have been immortalised in plastic.
© BBC Bafta honours Henry Normal
Special award for comedy writer and producer
15/06/2017 … Comedy writer and producer Henry Normal is to receive a Bafta special award.
Honorary degree for Ruby Wax
Staffordshire Uni makes her a doctor
15/06/2017 … Ruby Wax is to be awarded an honorary degree by Staffordshire University.
Comics unite for Grenfell Tower victims
Daniel Kitson to host benefit gig
15/06/2017 … Some of Britain’s top political comics are hosting a fundraiser for those affected by the devastating fire at Grenfell Tower.
Tony Blair to appear in a Last Leg sketch
Comedy performance alongside Adam Hills & Co
15/06/2017 … Tony Blair is to appear in a comedy sketch on tomorrow night’s The Last Leg.