Black Adder actor Peter Benson dies at 75
He played Henry VII in the original series before finding fame in Heartbeat
08/09/2018 … Peter Benson, who played Henry VII in The Black Adder has died at the aged of 75.
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Sat 08 September 2018
Sandi Toksvig: I'm paid half Stephen Fry's salary to host QI
08/09/2018 … Sandi Toksvig says she is paid less than half of what Stephen Fry earned for hosting QI.
You've seen Drunk Histories, now binge on drunk mysteries
08/09/2018 … This week's comedy on demand… Drunk Women Solving Crime Comedians and writers Catie Wilkins, Hannah George and Taylor Glenn created this podcast which does what…
Fri 07 September 2018
Steve Coogan and David Mitchell to star in new satire on the super-rich
Inspired by BhS chief Philip Green?
07/09/2018 … Steve Coogan and David Mitchell are to star in a new satirical movie about the super-rich.
Carry On's Liz Fraser dies at 88
Star 'lit up the screen' in her comedy roles
07/09/2018 … Liz Fraser, best known for her role in several Carry On films, has died at the age of 88.
© BBC New exhibition honours Victoria Wood
Personal memorabilia goes on display
07/09/2018 … Some of Victoria Wood’s personal mementoes are going on display in her hometown of Bury from tomorrow.
Thu 06 September 2018
Charlie Brooker announces Black Mirror event
In conversation with co-creator Annabel Jones
06/09/2018 … Charlie Brooker is to appear at a live Black Mirror event in London later this year.
Comedy stars added to London Podcast Festival
06/09/2018 … A batch of special guests has been announced for the London Podcast Festival which kicks off tomorrow, including Sue Perkins, Rob Delaney and Mae Martin.