Simon Amstell announces tour
11/07/2014 … SIMON AMSTELL has announced a 2015 tour, To Be Free.
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Fri 11 July 2014
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.
Billy Connolly announces Scottish tour
09/07/2014 … BILLY CONNOLLY has announced a Scottish tour.
Tue 08 July 2014
Comedies up for TV Quick award
08/07/2014 … BAD EDUCATION, Benidorm, Birds Of A Feather and Derek are the best TV comedies of the year, according to the TV Choice awards.