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Fri 14 December 2012
Talk about political Mandarins...
Chinese PM's wife worked on Yes Minister
14/12/2012 … China’s new Prime Minister could be learning how to deal with obstructive civil servants from Yes Minister – thanks to his wife.
Ed Byrne and Lee Nelson to tour
2013 another busy year for stand-up
14/12/2012 … Ed Byrne and Lee Nelson have announced tours for 2013.
‘Damaging vegetation without authority’
14/12/2012 … ‘I spent most of my time at university so drunk I couldn’t remember my own name, but I can just about recall playing a monkey while wearing a policeman’s helmet.
© BBC Not Going Out to tour?
14/12/2012 … Lee Mack could be about to put Not Going Out on to the stage.
Gilbert goes to Hollywood
US sitcom pilot for Morgana character
14/12/2012 … Morgana Robinson is piloting an American sitcom, based around her awkward teenage boy character, Gilbert.
Thu 13 December 2012
Episodes up for Golden Globes
13/12/2012 … Matt LeBlanc comedy Episodes is up for two Golden Globe awards.
Peter Kay shares his tips for the top
'Get over rejection' he tells students
13/12/2012 … Peter Kay has been sharing his tips on comedy success at a ‘performance masterclass’ at Salford University.