Doug Anthony All Stars return to Edinburgh
22/04/2016 … The Doug Anthony Allstars are to return to Edinburgh after an absence of more than 20 years.
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Fri 22 April 2016
James Acaster to host BBC Three talk show
Probing his guests' musical tastes
22/04/2016 … James Acaster is to host a music series for BBC Three.
Poking the Queen
22/04/2016 … • 'Offence is the collateral damage of freedom of speech' Ricky Gervais.
© BBC Getting On duo create squatters' comedy
Sitcom in development in the US
22/04/2016 … Getting On creators Vicki Pepperdine and Joanna Scanlan are developing a new show for America’s IFC network.
Thu 21 April 2016
Mitchell and Webb shoot new comedy Back
21/04/2016 … Filming has begun on David Mitchell and Robert Webb’s new sitcom pilot.
New Edinburgh Fringe shows go on sale today
Including Paul Foot, Sam Simmons and Mr Swallow
21/04/2016 … Paul Foot, Mr Swallow, and reigning Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Sam Simmons are among the acts returning to the Fringe this year, it has been announced today.
© BBC Broadcasters clear schedules for Victoria Wood
21/04/2016 … Broadcasters have cleared some of their schedules to honour to Victoria Wood.
Wed 20 April 2016
Victoria Wood dies at 62
20/04/2016 … Victoria Wood has died at the age of 62, after being diagnosed with cancer, her publicist has said.