Billy Connolly returning to TV
20/07/2019 … Billy Connolly will be returning to TV for a new travelogue, six years after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s.
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© BBC Miranda is coming back
One-off special to mark 10th anniversary
19/07/2019 … Miranda is to return for a one-off 10th anniversary special.
Revealed: The premise of one of the next Inside No 9s
As creators go on the South Bank Show
19/07/2019 … One of the next episodes of the next series of Inside No 9 revolves around two magicians, its creators have revealed.
Thu 18 July 2019
Dictators at war!
Angry comedian claims E4 has 'stolen' his character idea
18/07/2019 … A comedian has hit out at E4 for ‘stealing’ an act he has spent a decade honing on the live circuit.
Frankie Boyle to film a travelogue around Scotland
18/07/2019 … Frankie Boyle is to film a new BBC Two travelogue about his native Scotland, Chortle can reveal.
Aberdeen comedy festival announces its 2019 line-up
18/07/2019 … The Aberdeen International Comedy Festival has announced its full programme.
Fleabag comes to cinemas
West End show to be beamed around the UK
18/07/2019 … Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s farewell performance of the Fleabag live show is to be screened in cinemas across the UK.
Jenny Eclair to write two more novels
Deal announced as her fifth book is launched
18/07/2019 … Jenny Eclair has signed a deal for two move novels.