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© UKTV Why BBC blocked character's reunion with Paul Whitehouse
30/07/2022 … The BBC blocked a TV comeback for Fast Show character Bob Fleming - for fear his constant coughing might be offensive to Covid sufferers.
Full of ‘Instagrammable moments'
29/07/2022 … A dedicated South Park shop is to open in Central London for three days next month to mark the 25th anniversary of the animated comedy.
18 troupes to perform across four days
29/07/2022 … The Birmingham Improv Festival is to return, showcasing 18 troupes across its five days.
Festival almost up to 2019 strength
29/07/2022 … Another 146 Edinburgh Fringe shows have gone on sale today – bringing this year’s tally to 3,385 so far.
Reprising some Fast Show characters
28/07/2022 … Fast Show star Simon Day is to tour the UK this autumn.
Union calls for payout as missing app could hit ticket sales
28/07/2022 … Performers’ union Equity is calling for organisers of the Edinburgh Fringe to refund part of the registration fee it charfes comedians after failing…
Comic will be introducing nations – just luke Joe Lycett
28/07/2022 … Shazia Mirza will be taking part in the opening ceremony of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games tonight The Birmingham comic will introduce some of the countries…
© Gavin Barker Associates 28/07/2022 … Bernard Cribbins has died at the age of 93.
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