Caroline Aherne dies at 52
Comedian had been battling cancer
02/07/2016 … Royle Family star Caroline Aherne has died at the age of 52 after a battle with cancer, her publicist has said.
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Tikka to ride
01/07/2016 … • Chris Ramsey made headlines across the world when he harnessed the power of Twitter to get a pizza delivered to him on a moving train between London and Newcastle…
Thu 30 June 2016
© PolizeiBerlin / Creative Commons BBC apologises over 'offensive' Queen jokes
Rap for David Baddiel's Radio 4 comedy
30/06/2016 … The BBC has apologised over jokes about the Queen’s sex life that were judged a ‘serious breach’ of editorial guidelines.
Tape Face ripped off
30/06/2016 … Silent comedy act Tape Face has called out a Brazilian TV show for stealing his act.
Digital demons
Awards for Spencer Jones, Successville and Chewing Gum
30/06/2016 … Spencer Jones, Murder In Successville and Chewing Gum have all scooped accolades at the Broadcast Digital Awards.
© CBS James Corden's talk show to air in the UK
30/06/2016 … The Late Late Show with James Corden is to be screened in the UK for the first time.
Russell Kane does Question Time
30/06/2016 … ◼ RUSSELL KANE is to appear on Question Time tonight - the first episode of the news debate show since the EU referendum.
Ricky Gervais announces David Brent gigs
Two nights at Hammersmith Apollo
30/06/2016 … Ricky Gervais is to play two major gigs as David Brent.