Owen Smith pulls out of new satire show
Alan Johnson goes on Matt Forde's Unspun instead
14/09/2016 … Labour leadership contender Owen Smith has pulled out of Matt Forde’s new political comedy show at the last minute.
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Wed 14 September 2016
Arm Wrestling with Chas And Dave becomes a reality
14/09/2016 … The BBC has made Alan Partridge’s idea of Arm Wrestling with Chas And Dave a reality – almost.
Tim Talks
14/09/2016 … TIM MINCHIN is to be the guest at an 'in conversation with.
Tue 13 September 2016
© Manuel Harlan Groundhog Day heads to New York
Broadway transfer for Tim Minchin musical
13/09/2016 … Tim Minchin’s Groundhog Day musical is heading to New York.
From Downton Abbey to Buckingham Palace
Cast announced for new royal sitcom
13/09/2016 … Downton Abbey actor Charles Edwards is to star in a new comedy about a fictional king of the UK – with Sally Phillips as his queen.
Russell Howard curates a festival
In aid of breast cancer charity
13/09/2016 … Russell Howard is curating a comedy festival line-up in aid of a breast cancer charity.
Mel and Sue quit Bake Off
Row over show's move to Channel 4
13/09/2016 … Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins are quitting as hosts of The Great British Bake Off.
Mon 12 September 2016
Trigger Happy returns as online shorts
12/09/2016 … TRIGGER HAPPY will return as a series of eight five- and six- minute shorts, which will be available online via All4 from September 26, the broadcaster has announced.