© BBC/Merman/Natalie Seery Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders on the Amandaland Christmas special
23/12/2025 … Joanna Lumley joked that she would ‘murder’ her Absolutely Fabulous co-star Jennifer Saunders if she didn’t sign up for the Christmas…
Lee Ridley 'splits his head open' in fall
17/12/2025 … Lost Voice Guy Lee Ridley, has been taken to hospital after ‘splitting his head open’.
Bill joins Pete Doherty's band on stage
16/12/2025 … Bill Bailey joined Pete Doherty’s band Babyshambles on stage last night.
© BBC / Wall to Wall Morgan becomes patron of a cat charity
16/12/2025 … Diane Morgan has officially become a cat lady – becoming patron of a small pet rescue charity in the south Wales valleys.
...so he could enjoy holidays there without being recognised
12/12/2025 … He created a global comedy icon that has netted him millions, but Rowan Atkinson says he got Mr Bean banned in Italy so he could still enjoy his holidays there.
© Autotrader Gavin & Stacey vehicle on the market for £200,000
10/12/2025 … Gavin & Stacey fans have a chance to own a unique piece of memorabilia from the show – Dave's Coaches actual coach.
Montgomery's cheeky award sponsorship
04/12/2025 … Kiwi comic Guy Montgomery has pulled off a playful prank at the New Zealand Comedy Guild Awards.
© Pictorial Press Ltd/Alamy Comic found himself on stage by accident
04/12/2025 … Peter Cook once got stuck on a 150ft stage tower after smoking dope at a Rolling Stones gig.
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