Tribute unveiled to Freddie Frinton
Forgotten at home...but still famous in Europe
28/09/2016 … A tribute has been unveiled in Cleethorpes to a variety hall comedian who remains a star across much of Europe nearly 50 years after his death.
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Wed 28 September 2016
Victoria Wood statue hits £20k target
28/09/2016 … THE campaign to erect a statue of Victoria Wood in her home town of Bury has reached its £20,000 target – but the comedian's brother Chris Foote Wood is now…
Jo Brand pens a feature film
28/09/2016 … Jo Brand has written her first film - about a Morrissey-loving schizophrenic.
© Jelly Legs 2008 I'm so glad I didn't know about Caroline Aherne's cancer
Ricky Tomlinson and star's brother pay tribute
28/09/2016 … Royle Family star Ricky Tomlinson said he was glad he didn't know about Caroline Aherne's cancer, as it would have been 'too painful' to work with her.
Tue 27 September 2016
Now Show axes Jon Holmes and Mitch Benn
27/09/2016 … Jon Holmes and Mitch Benn have been axed from Radio 4’s Now Show – in the name of diversity.
Cops pull over zombies
...but the undead were just sitcom extras
27/09/2016 … Police responding to reports of a woman being assaulted in her car on the M62 were surprised at what they found when they pulled over the vehicle – zombies.
© Creative Commons: Alex Folkes/Fishnik Photography Nick Clegg to host HIGNFY
First appearance for former Deputy PM
27/09/2016 … Nick Clegg is to guest host Have I Got News for You.
Seinfeld becomes a slot machine
Because they haven't made enough money...
27/09/2016 … Seinfeld is to become a slot machine.