Jim Jefferies announces UK dates
26/09/2017 … Jim Jefferies has announced a short UK tour for the new year.
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Tue 26 September 2017
Joel Dommett 'returns to I'm A Celebrity'
To co-host Extra Camp with Scarlett Moffatt
26/09/2017 … Joel Dommett is to return to the I'm A Celebrity jungle, where he will be reunited with Scarlett Moffatt.
Edinburgh comedy awards announce West End showcases
...but with few of this year's class
26/09/2017 … The lastminute.
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Bristol festival expands thanks to fundraising comics
26/09/2017 … Bristol’s Slapstick festival of vintage comedy has been extended for an extra day thanks to the fundraising efforts of star comedians.
Mon 25 September 2017
© CBS E4 buys Big Bang Theory prequel
Young Sheldon to air next year
25/09/2017 … Channel 4 has bought the rights to air The Big Bang Theory prequel Young Sheldon for E4.
Armando Iannucci's new comedy – set in space
25/09/2017 … Armando Iannucci is to make a new comedy series – set in space.
Marcus Brigstocke stars in new sitcom about ethical living
'It's The Good Life for the new millennium'
25/09/2017 … Marcus Brigstocke and Kerry Godliman are to star in a new BBC sitcom described as ‘The Good Life for the new millennium’.
Benidorm star Bobby Knutt dies at 71
Actor started as a stand-up in the 1960s
25/09/2017 … Comedian Bobby Knutt, who starred as Eddie Dawson in Benidorm, has died unexpectedly at the age of 71.