John Cleese weighs in on Monty Python row
...defending Terry Gilliam's daughter against Eric Idle's claims
13/02/2024 … John Cleese has come out in support of Terry Gilliam’s daughter in the row over Monty Python’s finances.
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Tue 13 February 2024
Soho Theatre bans Paul Currie over antisemitic outburst
'Such appalling actions are unacceptable and have no place on our stages'
13/02/2024 … Soho Theatre has banned Paul Currie after Jewish audience members accused him of driving them out of his show there, inciting antisemitic chants against them.
Comics up for 2024 BBC Audio Drama Awards
13/02/2024 … Jonathan Pie, Janey Godley, Olga Koch and Sarah Keyworth are in line for a BBC Audio Drama Award this year.
Audience members back Paul Currie in antisemitism storm
Police investigation after Jewish punters felt intimidated... but comic has some support
13/02/2024 … Audience members at the show in which Paul Currie clashed with an Israeli man have defended the comedian against allegations he incited an antisemitic rant.
© G&S TV Productions Gavin & Stacey 'to return'
Another Christmas special reportedly in the works
13/02/2024 … Gavin & Stacey is to return for another BBC One Christmas Special, it has been reported.
Simon Fanshawe becomes rector of the University of Edinburgh
Gay rights activist and former Perrier winner
13/02/2024 … Comedian, activist and broadcaster Simon Fanshawe has become rector of the University of Edinburgh following an uncontested election.
First look at Julian Barratt in Extraordinary
Former Boosh star joins Disney+ comedy
13/02/2024 … Here’s the first image of Julian Barratt in superhero comedy Extraordinary.
Kate McKinnon becomes a children's author
13/02/2024 … Another celebrity comedian is turning children’s author, Kate McKinnon.