© Toffee International Gavin & Stacey audience jumps to 18.5million
New record set as catch-up is included
03/01/2025 … The viewing figure for the Gavin & Stacey finale has swelled to 18.
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How much richer is Peter Kay getting?
Tour takes a reported £27m a year, as his company assets rise
03/01/2025 … His comeback arena tour has reportedly grossed £27million for Peter Kay – though that doesn’t seem to have found its way to the comedian’s…
Thu 02 January 2025
Revealed: Comic Rachel Jackson was arrested after airport rant at police
Footage of 2023 incident in Nashville goes viral
02/01/2025 … Scottish comedian Rachel Jackson was arrested at Nashville Airport after a sweary showdown with police, it has been revealed today.
Tue 31 December 2024
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Fry knighted in New Year honours
31/12/2024 … Stephen Fry has been knighted in the New Year honours.
Mon 30 December 2024
© Liam Pape London's West End Comedy Club closes
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Sun 29 December 2024
© BBC/Broke & Bones Cunk's Philomeaning of life
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© Michael Julings Victoria Wood award-winner goes on tour
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Sat 28 December 2024
© Carla Speight Shazia Mirza writes her memoirs
28/12/2024 … Shazia Mirza is writing her memoirs about her life before becoming a comedian.