Lenny Henry to host Morecambe and Wise clip show
Comic once worked with the legendary duo
29/05/2019 … Sir Lenny Henry is to host a new show repackaging old Morecambe and Wise clips.
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Wed 29 May 2019
Original Good Omens radio adaptation released on LP
29/05/2019 … As an epic adaptation of Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman’s comic fantasy Good Omens prepares to launch on Amazon Prime, an earlier radio version is to…
John Cleese blasted over 'dog whistle' tweet
London 'is not an English city', comic claims
29/05/2019 … John Cleese has been blasted after repeating his assertion that London is ‘not really an English city’.
Jack Whitehall's going to the dogs
Comic to star in Clifford, The Big Red Dog movie
29/05/2019 … Jack Whitehall is to star in a big-screen adaptation of the classic kids' book Clifford, The Big Red Dog.
Jack Dee announces new stand-up tour
29/05/2019 … Jack Dee is to return to stand-up for the first time in six years.
Ealing Comedy Festival launches its 26th line-up
Alan Davies, Seann Walsh and Sean Lock among the acts
29/05/2019 … The line-ups have been announced for this year’s Ealing Comedy Festival.
Tue 28 May 2019
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London landmark announces its summer season
28/05/2019 … London landmark The Cutty Sark has announced a new season of Edinburgh-bound comedy shows.
John Thomson and Jessica Knappett to host ITV clip show
...as if they were sports presenters
28/05/2019 … John Thomson and Jessica Knappett are to front a new ITV clip show – in the guise of two sports presenters.