Harriet Kemsley takes over Desert Island Dicks
13/11/2024 … Harriet Kemsley has taken over as host of the podcast Desert Island Dicks.
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Wed 13 November 2024
© All3 Media Timothy West dies at 90
Comedy career included Brass, After Henry and Not Going Out
13/11/2024 … Timothy West has died at the age of 90 after a long career spanning great classic dramas to countless comedy roles.
© HBO James Acaster lands his first HBO special
Watch the trailer for Hecklers Welcome
13/11/2024 … James Acaster has landed his first HBO comedy special, with Hecklers Welcome.
Who's in the final of Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year 2024
13/11/2024 … The finalists have been announced for this year’s Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year competition.
© Dish/Waitrose/S:E Creative Studio Judi Love: I'm planning my new stand-up tour
Comedian is trying out new material in the clubs
13/11/2024 … Judi Love says she’s planning her next stand-up tour.
Tue 12 November 2024
© BBC Paddy McGuinness to read a CBeebies Bedtime Story
Comic is also undertaking a 300-mile cycle challenge for Children In Need
12/11/2024 … Paddy McGuinness is to read a CBeebies Bedtime Story this week.
Mon 11 November 2024
Josh Widdicombe joins Strictly Come Dancing
Comedian will be in this year’s Christmas show
11/11/2024 … Josh Widdicombe has been announced as the first celebrity to be taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special.
© UKTV Taskmaster up for a Rose D’Or
As are The Skewer, Rob & Romesh Vs and We Are Lady Parts, among others
11/11/2024 … Taskmaster, The Skewer and Rob & Romesh Vs are among the nominees in this year’s prestigious Rose D’Or international TV awards.