© Steve Ullathorne Channel 5 commissions Paul Merton’s Comic Heroes
07/05/2020 … Paul Merton is to pay tribute to some of his comedy inspirations in a two-hour Channel 5 documentary.
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Thu 07 May 2020
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Britain's biggest theatre group to close until the end of June
Another blow to live entertainment
07/05/2020 … Britain’s largest theatre operator has announced that all its venues will remain closed until the end of June at least.
© Phil180knight/CC BY-SA 4.0 'This year's basically a write-off'
Cambridge virologist expects comedy gigs to be cancelled until 2021
07/05/2020 … There will be no comedy gigs in the UK until at least next year, a top virologist has suggested.
© Netflix/Matt Holyoak When is Charlie Brooker's Antiviral Wipe on TV?
07/05/2020 … Charlie Brooker's Antiviral Wipe will air on BBC Two on May 14, the broadcaster has announced.
© Zeppotron The Ranganation is back - from Romesh's garage
Another topical comedy show made under lockdown conditions
07/05/2020 … The new series of Romesh Ranganathan’s topical discussion show The Ranganation is to be made under lockdown conditions.
Fleabag up for a Peabody
Along with Good Omens, Succession and more
07/05/2020 … Fleabag, Good Omens and Succession have all been nominated in the esteemed Peabody Awards.
Wed 06 May 2020
Third series for After Life
As Ricky Gervais signs a major new Netflix deal
06/05/2020 … Ricky Gervais is to make a third series of After Life after signing a new deal with Netflix.
Second series for Gina Yashere's US sitcom
CBS renews Bob Hearts Abishola
06/05/2020 … American broadcaster CBS has ordered a second series of Gina Yashere’s comedy Bob Hearts Abishola.