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© Mark Dunne / Creative Commons Star named as Mark Twain award winner
14/06/2016 … Bill Murray is to receive one of the biggest honours in US comedy: The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
14/06/2016 … Matt Lucas is to return to Doctor Who.
Ricky Gervais's delight at deal
14/06/2016 … Netflix has bought the worldwide rights to David Brent: Life On The Road.
Sketch duo hope to set new record
13/06/2016 … Comedy duo The Sketch Men are attempting to set a new record for the most gigs performed in 24 hours.
13/06/2016 … EDINBURGH Fringe legends The Doug Anthony Allstars have announced a week of London dates.
About the worst team in England
13/06/2016 … Alan Davies is to star in a film about the worst football team in England.
Tackling the Inca trail for charity
13/06/2016 … Rhod Gilbert is to trek to Machu Picchu for charity.
13/06/2016 … A disparate group of comedians and comedy industry figures have announced their support for Britain to stay in the EU.
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