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© Martyn Burdon 03/06/2020 … This portrait of Sir Lenny Henry has been selected for this year’s prestigious BP Portrait Award show at London’s National Portrait Gallery.
© BBC ...as Mackenzie Crook brings back Mr Bagshaw
02/06/2020 … Charlie Higson's smooth-talking used car dealer Swiss Toni and Mackenzie Crook’s ineffectual teacher Mr Bagshaw are both being revived by the BBC.
Honour from the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester
02/06/2020 … Jason Manford has been given a 'special recognition award' for helping the community during the coronavirus crisis.
Cast of Lost Episodes were in talks about a live show
02/06/2020 … The cast who recreated the lost Dad’s Army episodes have been asked to go on tour with a live version of the show.
02/06/2020 … New act competitions are usually the bread-and-butter of the open mic comedy circuit.
© BBC / Alan Peebles BBC Two recommissions Scottish suburban sitcom
01/06/2020 … BBC Two's suburban sitcom Two Doors Down is to return for a fifth series, the corporation has announced.
Richard Herring to host NextUp show
01/06/2020 … Comedy streaming service NextUp is hosting a gala this weekend as a 'thank you' to supporters who have contributed nearly £100,000 to a fund to help…
Second comedy about a Kansas no-hoper joining an English soccer team announced
01/06/2020 … You wait forever for a comedy series about a no-hoper from Kansas joining a top-flight English football team – and then two come along at once.
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