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26/02/2020 … Graham Norton his writing his third novel, about the consequences of a devastating fatal car crash in rural Ireland.
Just in time for his new tour...
26/02/2020 … He may have come to prominence when his ‘coupla cans’ catchphrase went viral – but comedian Mo Gilligan has largely spurned the world’s…
26/02/2020 … It might not be the most immediately obvious casting, but Matt Lucas has been cast as diminutive ballet star Wayne Sleep in a new US comedy-drama.
Seann William Scott cast in US remake
26/02/2020 … The American remake of This Country has found its vicar: Stifler from the American Pie movies.
Festival announces its comedy line-up
25/02/2020 … The Larmer Tree Festival has announced its comedy line-up for 2020 Mark Steel and Suzi Ruffell will headline the event, which runs on the Wiltshire/Dorset border…
Including Jason Byrne and Paul Merton
25/02/2020 … More Edinburgh Fringe shows have gone on sale today, including the return of Jason Byrne and Paul Merton.
Comedy stars walk to Istanbul for BBC Two series
25/02/2020 … Dom Joly and Father Ted star Pauline McLynn are to join BBC Twos next Pilgrimage.
Comic to 'hang up his mic' after 50 years in the business
24/02/2020 … Veteran Cornish comedian Jethro has announced his retirement at the age of 72.
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