Peter Kay to host Royal Variety Show
Minchin, Davies and Manford on the bill
16/11/2011 … Peter Kay is to host this year’s Royal Variety Performance, it has been announced.
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Wed 16 November 2011
Russell Howard breaks his fingers
Taken to hosptial after Good News stunt
16/11/2011 … Russell Howard was taken to hospital last night after breaking fingers on his left hand while recording his BBC Three show Good News.
Jimmy Carr to host Countdown
16/11/2011 … Jimmy Carr is to be the host of Countdown – but for one episode only.
Warwick Davis to front panel show
16/11/2011 … Warwick Davis could be fronting his own BBC panel show.
Tue 15 November 2011
© BBC BBC axes Shooting Stars
Bob Mortimer breaks the news on Twitter
15/11/2011 … The BBC has cancelled Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer’s panel Shooting Stars.
Alexei Sayle to return to stand-up
15/11/2011 … Alexei Sayle is to return to stand-up after a 16-year absence.
© BBC How bad sitcoms cause riots
15/11/2011 … Penelope Keith says the death of sitcoms with universal appeal has contributed to the breakdown of families – and even the summer riots.
Mon 14 November 2011
Apollo recovers – a bit
Stand-up show's audience rises
14/11/2011 … Live At The Apollo bounced back in the ratings this weekend.