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© BBC BBC ordered script from Open All Hours writer Ray Clarke
15/05/2015 … They were the undisputed kings of the entertainment show – but Morecambe & Wise were once lined up to star in their own sitcom, it can be revealed today.
15/05/2015 … WTF: Weekly Trivia file.
Voice of Mr Burns, Smithers and Flanders
14/05/2015 … Harry Shearer has quit The Simpsons after 26 seasons.
Glasgow sitcom's stage run ruled out of theatre awards
14/05/2015 … It is one of Scotland's biggest comedy successes, but last year's mammoth stage run of Still Game has been ruled out of a major theatre award – for not being…
14/05/2015 … RICKY GERVAIS has secured the funding for his Office spinoff movie Life On The Road, charting David Brent’s attempts to become a rock star.
Simpsons producer's offer to Harry Shearer
14/05/2015 … Simpsons producer James L Brooks has extended an olive branch to Harry Shearer.
Feeds for Liam Williams, Dane Baptiste, Greg James etc
13/05/2015 … Six new comedy pilots are to be launched on BBC iPlayer, featuring the likes of Dane Baptiste, Liam Williams, Claudia O'Doherty, Miranda's Sarah Hadland and Funz…
...and performing 12 different solo shows in London instead
13/05/2015 … Richard Herring has confirmed his plans to skip Edinburgh this year and instead perform 12 different hour-long shows in London.
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