V&A acquires Tommy Cooper archive
26/08/2016 … The Victoria and Albert Museum has acquired a vast archive of Tommy Cooper memorabilia – but not a single fez.
Fri 26 August 2016
Radio 4 unveils raft of new comedies
With Herring, Pascoe, Berry & more...
26/08/2016 … Radio 4 has announces a raft of new comedy shows featuring names such as Matt Berry, Meera Syal, Richard Herring, Sara Pascoe and Rhys James.
'As close to comedy perfection as you can get'
Goodbear pick their Perfect Playlist
26/08/2016 … Joe Barnes and Henry Perryment choose their comedy favourites The Royle FamilyJoe: Despite the action in this sitcom rarely ever venturing beyond the front room,…
Bill Bailey pens bird book
26/08/2016 … Bill Bailey has written a 'humorous and personal' guide to British birds.
Thu 25 August 2016
ITV orders Harry Hill panel show
Alien Fun Capsule to air next year
25/08/2016 … ITV has commissioned a new panel show from Harry Hill, to air in 2017.
The Eulogy
25/08/2016 … Michael Burgos has the attributes to be a great clown: wide eyes, malleable lips, an exaggerated physicality.