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Sun 20 October 2013
He'll gaze on the Timperley sunset forever...
Frank Sidebottom statue unveiled
20/10/2013 … Frank Sidebottom fans filled the streets of his native Timperley today, as the a statue to comedian and musician was unveiled.
Sat 19 October 2013
Felix Dexter: A life on screen
19/10/2013 … Here are some highlights from the career of Felix Dexter, who died last night:Working the crowd as Nathaniel the accountant in Nineties sketch show The Real McCoy:From…
Fri 18 October 2013
Comedy world pays tribute to Felix Dexter
18/10/2013 … Tributes have been paid to comedian and actor Felix Dexter, who died yesterday.
Harry Hill Movie: The first trailer
18/10/2013 … The first trailer has been released for Harry Hill’s movie.
C5 to name the 50 greatest comedians
Three-hour programme commissioned
18/10/2013 … Channel 5 is to air a run-down of the 50 greatest stand-up comedians.
Dom Joly's run-in with PM's bodyguards
18/10/2013 … Dom Joly has revealed that he was pounced on by Special Branch bodyguards when he tried to prank David Cameron.
Did US shutdown hit Minchin too?
Tim cancels American festival appearance
18/10/2013 … Tim Minchin has been forced to cancel his US appearance this weekend, amid fears he has been another victim of the American government shutdown.