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.
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Fri 07 September 2018
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.
Bundles of Hitchhikers' Guide curios to be released
As original TV series is back out on DVD and Blu-ray
06/09/2018 … The original 1981 TV adaption of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is to be re-released with a raft of new extras.
Who's on Rob Delaney's Stand-Up Central?
Comedians revealed for next Comedy Central series
06/09/2018 … The full line-up for the fourth series of Comedy Central’s Stand Up Central, now hosted by Catastrophe star Rob Delaney, has been released.
'I did it to annoy feminists'
Vandal admits defacing tributes to murdered comedian Eurydice Dixon
06/09/2018 … An ‘anti-feminist’ who admitted defacing a memorial to murdered comedian Eurydice Dixon has been ordered to pay around £10,000.