Dave Johns up for two acting awards
I, Daniel Blake leads BIFA shortlists
01/11/2016 … Dave Johns has been nominated for two British Independent Film awards for his role in I, Daniel Blake.
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Tue 01 November 2016
Filming starts on Ghost Stories
With Martin Freeman and Paul Whitehouse
01/11/2016 … Paul Whitehouse and Martin Freeman are to star in a movie version of West End hit Ghost Stories.
Paul Merton to host Film 2016
Doc Brown presents an episode too
01/11/2016 … Paul Merton and Doc Brown are to present the BBC’s flagship movie programme Film 2016.
Mon 31 October 2016
'Drunk' Ricky Gervais collects Bafta award
Watch his speech in Los Angeles
31/10/2016 … Ricky Gervais feigned being drunk as he picked up a Bafta award in Los Angeles this weekend.
Only Fools... is the most-watched TV show ever
31/10/2016 … An episode of Only Fools And Horses is the single most-watched programme in the history of British TV.
Is South Africa about to outlaw satire?
Comedians' fears over planned new Bill
31/10/2016 … Comedians fear a planned new law could lead to hefty prison sentences simply for making a joke.
Daniel Kitson misses his own radio show
Captain Bang Bang locked out of his Magic Castle
31/10/2016 … Daniel Kitson missed his own radio show last night - because he couldn't get into the studio.
Christmas special for Inside No 9
31/10/2016 … INSIDE No 9 is to get a Christmas special.