Alan Partridge to return in Alpha Papa sequel
03/04/2014 … Alan Partridge is to return to cinemas in a sequel to his Alpha Papa movie – and is making a Coast-style spoof travelogue for Sky.
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Thu 03 April 2014
Tim Vine retakes 'most jokes in an hour' record
Exclusive: Former holder is stripped of title
03/04/2014 … Tim Vine has regained the record for the most number of jokes told in an hour – without doing a thing.
Russell Brand films drug documentary
03/04/2014 … Russell Brand is to present a film about drug addiction treatment around the world for BBC Three.
David Letterman to retire after 32 years
Watch him announce that he's stepping down
03/04/2014 … David Letterman is hanging up his suits as the king of the US chat show.
Pythons announce 'last ever' gig
Plus: Watch their first new material in 15 years
03/04/2014 … Monty Python have added one more night to their run at London’s O2 Arena, saying it will 'probably be their last live performance together’.
Wed 02 April 2014
Pointless comedians
02/04/2014 … BBC ONE quiz show Pointless is to air a comedians’ special later this month.
'Entourage for geeks'
Sky Atlantic buys Silicon Valley comedy
02/04/2014 … Sky Atlantic has bought the rights to the new US comedy Silicon Valley, from King Of The Hill creator Mike Judge.
Bridget Christie's up for another award
Nomination in Radio Academy gongs
02/04/2014 … Bridget Christie has been shortlisted for another award for her Radio 4 series.