Comic Mark Rough dies of cancer
27/11/2013 … Sunderland comedian Mark Rough – who called himself the Mackem Motormouth – died today after a short battle with cancer.
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Wed 27 November 2013
Vote for the king (or queen) of comedy
First British Comedy Awards nominations out
27/11/2013 … The shortlist has been announced for the ‘king or queen of comedy’ at the British Comedy Awards.
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Adam Hills takes a year off his Aussie talk show
27/11/2013 … Adam Hills is to take a year off his Australian talk show – for fear of burnout.
Monty Python announce MORE dates
Another five O2 gigs next summer
27/11/2013 … Monty Python have added yet another five dates to their O2 run next summer.
Tue 26 November 2013
David Walliams cancels all work
As he recovers from back operation
26/11/2013 … David Walliams has cancelled all his work for the rest of the year as he recovers from emergency back surgery.
Catherine Tate's Nan returns
26/11/2013 … Catherine Tate is to revive her foul-mouthed Nan for her own Christmas special.
Lilley's Jonah comes to BBC Three
New Summer Heights High spin-off
26/11/2013 … Summer Heights High creator Chris Lilley is to make a new show around his creation Jonah Takalua for BBC Three.
Stan Stennett dies at 88
Comic shared a stage with the Marx Brothers
26/11/2013 … Veteran Welsh comedian Stan Stennett has died at the age of 88.