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© Paul Gilbey Host of comedians taking part in new ITV series
10/07/2025 … Comedians including Nick Mohammed, Johnny Vegas and Babatunde Aléshé are to appear in the next series of ITV1’s You Bet! The next series…
© C4 New unscripted shows commissioned for its digital platforms
10/07/2025 … Channel 4 is to launch a dedicated digital channel for original unscripted British comedy.
© Michael Julings With comedian Cerys Bradley and drag performer Miggy Barker
10/07/2025 … Comedian Cerys Bradley and drag performer Miggy Barker have teamed up for a new ‘fun, laidback' podcast about disability and ableism.
© www.hippopx.com 10/07/2025 … A man has been arrested for allegedly trying to blackmail one of Britain’s most successful comedians.
First comedian linked to series two
10/07/2025 … Amy Gledhill has unofficially been named as the first contestant in the next series of Amazon’s LOL: Last One Laughing.
© Studio Lambert Studio Lambert gets first refusal on future projects
10/07/2025 … Boarders creator Daniel Lawrence Taylor, has signed a deal with production company Studio Lambert to give them first refusal on any scripted projects he wants to…
Musical impressionist writes a memoir comparing her life to her refugee grandmother
09/07/2025 … Musical impressionist Jess Robinson has written her first book, which she describes as ‘the most personal thing I’ve ever created’.
Garrett Millerick sitcom starring Frank Skinner
09/07/2025 … Do Gooders, the star-studded sitcom set in a charity, is returning to Radio 4 for a second series.
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