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Royle Family's Liz Smith dies at 95
27/12/2016 … Tributes have been paid to The Royle Family’s Liz Smith, who has died at the age of 95.
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Tue 27 December 2016
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Krampus, Cunk and Cox
24/12/2016 … The comedy week ahead…Saturday December 24TV: In the 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown Christmas special, Sean Lock and Kathy Burke take on Jon Richardson and Russell…
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24/12/2016 … This week's best comedy shows on demand.
Fri 23 December 2016
NOT Peter Kay, just a fat bloke
23/12/2016 … • 'I live with this constant fear: When am I going to be unpopular? Have I only got 15 minutes of fame? And have I only got seven minutes left now?' Miranda Hart.
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BBC to air intimate show, performed to comedians
23/12/2016 … The BBC is to broadcast Bob Monkhouse’s last recorded gig – an intimate performance to an audience full of other comedians.
James Acaster writes his first book
'Classic scrapes' from his life
23/12/2016 … James Acaster is writing a collection of self-deprecating comic anecdotes, entitled James Acaster's Classic Scrapes.
Thu 22 December 2016
Liam Williams to star in YouTubers parody
With a host of alternative comedy names
22/12/2016 … Liam Williams has landed his own BBC Three series spoofing celebrity vloggers, Chortle can reveal.
Rich pickings in Kiwi comedy awards
22/12/2016 … BRITISH stand-up Rich Wilson has been named best international guest at the New Zealand Comedy Festival.