Ricky Gervais has become involved in just two spats this week.Following his hosting of the Golden Globes, Caitlyn Jenner has responded to his quips. At the awards Gervais said: “I’ve changed. Well,... more
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Simon Callow is to star in The Rebel, a new sitcom for the Gold channel inspired by Andrew Birch’s long-running cartoon strip in The Oldie Magazine.The actor, best known for his appearances in... more
It has been announced that Michael Sheen will narrate The Truthful Phone, a short film based on Terry Jones’ story of the same name to be directed by fellow Welshman Carl Rock. A... more
Comedy superstar Miranda Sings has signed a deal to make an eight-part series for Netflix. The series, taking its cue from one of Miranda's catchphrases, will be called Haters Back Off.The American... more
It has been announced that actor Alan Rickman has died. He was 69 and had been suffering from cancer.Rickman was probably best known for his role as Snape in the Harry Potter films. He was an eminent... more
Ricky Gervais has talked about how he went from being a fan of David Bowie to being a friend.Shortly after Gervais had hosted this year's Golden Globes the news broke that the rock star had died. The... more
Jemaine Clement has revealed how he and co-star Bret McKenzie tried to get David Bowie to play himself in an episode of the Flight of the Conchords TV series in 2007.In the episode, entitled Bowie,... more
The Glasgow International Comedy Festival has revealed its full 2016 programme, running from Thursday 10 – Sunday 27 March. Headline acts set to perform include Frankie Boyle,... more
Daniel Kitson is working on a number of new projects in 2016.He used to try out new ideas at The Hob in South London but the venue no longer runs comedy nights so he is now going to be hosting a... more
Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer have confirmed the dates for their 25th anniversary Poignant Moments UK Tour.The opening autumn leg of their tour had to be postponed after Bob Mortimer had to have a... more
