Black Adder actor Peter Benson dies at 75
He played Henry VII in the original series before finding fame in Heartbeat
08/09/2018 … Peter Benson, who played Henry VII in The Black Adder has died at the aged of 75.
Sat 08 September 2018
Thu 06 September 2018
Charlie Brooker announces Black Mirror event
In conversation with co-creator Annabel Jones
06/09/2018 … Charlie Brooker is to appear at a live Black Mirror event in London later this year.
Comedy stars added to London Podcast Festival
06/09/2018 … A batch of special guests has been announced for the London Podcast Festival which kicks off tomorrow, including Sue Perkins, Rob Delaney and Mae Martin.
Stephen Fry announces London dates
To launch his new book, Heroes
06/09/2018 … Stephen Fry has announced two dates at London's Eventim Apollo in November.
Wed 05 September 2018
It's back! Simon Munnery's book republished
New edition of How To Live after 13 years
05/09/2018 … Simon Munnery's short book How To Live has been republished after more than 13 years.
Tue 04 September 2018
When is Ellen DeGeneres's stand-up special coming to Netflix?
Streaming giant announces air date and title
04/09/2018 … Netflix has announced the air date for Ellen DeGeneres's stand-up special.
Aberdeen Comedy Festival announces 2018 line-up
Including Phill Jupitus's first city gig in 20 years
04/09/2018 … The Aberdeen Comedy Festival has released its full programme, featuring 50 shows at 25 venues across the city between October 4 and 13.
Line-up announced for Linda Smith tribute gig
Fundraiser for Target Ovarian Cancer
04/09/2018 … The line-up has been announced for the annual West End fundraiser in honour of Linda Smith.