Fake news? Tony Robinson casts doubt on Blackadder reunion
02/07/2019 … It would not be the first time that a cunning plan has gone awry… But Sir Tony Robinson has poured cold water on reports that Blackadder is set for…
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Tue 02 July 2019
Mon 01 July 2019
Adam Kay announces Christmas tour
To promote his new book of NHS diary entries
01/07/2019 … Adam Kay has announced a short tour to promote his next book.
Eddie Izzard announces Fringe dates
Three preview performances of his new Wunderbar tour
01/07/2019 … Eddie Izzard has announced three preview shows of his forthcoming Wunderbar tour at the Edinburgh Fringe.
NextUp signs US comics
More specials for stand-up platform
01/07/2019 … Stand-up subscription service NextUp has announced that it will feature seven new shows from American comics in July and August.
© UKTV Lenny Henry to look at race in comedy
01/07/2019 … Sir Lenny Henry is to front a new documentary series about comedy shows that have tackled the topic of race.
Sun 30 June 2019
Blackadder stars 'meet to discuss a comeback'
And a full fifth series is reportedly mooted
30/06/2019 … The stars of Blackadder have reunited to talk about the comedy’s comeback, it has been reported.
© UKTV The worrier returns
This week's comedy on TV and radio
30/06/2019 … Pick of the week's comedy on TV and radio: Monday July 1 GET SOME IN: This largely forgotten sitcom about National Service life in the RAF was broadcast…