Nina Conti to front BBC variety show
With cabaret, burlesque and circus
11/07/2014 … Nina Conti is set to front a new-look variety show for BBC Two.
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Fri 11 July 2014
HIGNFY nicked my joke!
11/07/2014 … • ‘If you liked the story about the bird sucking 24 nobs for a free drink you'll love my music video.
Simon Amstell announces tour
11/07/2014 … SIMON AMSTELL has announced a 2015 tour, To Be Free.
Thu 10 July 2014
Work starts on Whitehouse's Nurse
'A clever take on multi-character comedy'
10/07/2014 … Paul Whitehouse has begun production on his new BBC Two show, Nurse.
BBC Films wants a Mrs Brown sequel
Box office bonanza makes a follow-up likely
10/07/2014 … The BBC is up for making a sequel to Mrs Brown’s Boys D'Movie following the success of the first.
Derek earns Gervais an Emmy nod
Ricky makes best actor shortlist
10/07/2014 … Ricky Gervais has been nominated for an Emmy for his portrayal of Derek.
Wed 09 July 2014
Hollywood script deal for Laura Solon
Female-led workplace comedy optioned
09/07/2014 … Laura Solon has signed a script deal with Hollywood studio Universal.
Rhod minds the Buzzcocks
Gilbert takes over as pop quiz's permanent host
09/07/2014 … Rhod Gilbert is to be the permanent host of Never Mind The Buzzcocks.