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Terry-Thomas is largely remembered for his suave womanising persona in a raft of cinema hits, but long before that he was instrumental in defining what comedy could be and do on television. It didn't mean a happy relationship with the BBC though...
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Every Friday we share news, opportunities, insight and advice with writers and performers in our free @BCGPro newsletter. Here's the latest edition:
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Have I Got News For You has been censured by the BBC's Editorial Complaints Unit. A November 2025 episode of the show contained a joke about Victoria Beckham that has been found "gratuitously offensive" without justification. comedy.co.uk/tv/fyi/1195/hig…
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Kool Story Bro, the lauded improv show created by @kfRedhot (Kiell Smith-Bynoe), is being piloted for television.
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Bob Mortimer & Richard Ayoade will front Hot Or Cold, a new Crystal Maze-like puzzle/challenge show coming to Netflix in 2027. It comes from the same producers as Last One Laughing UK. comedy.co.uk/tv/news/8856/ho…
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Attention, all Touch Of Cloth fans!
Charlie Brooker looks set to be reviving the spoof police drama format, as Netflix announces new series Blackmere.
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The Reluctant Vampire, the BBC's new sitcom based on the stories of Eric Morecambe, starts on 4th October. Here's the official trailer: comedy.co.uk/tv/the-reluctan…
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What animal was at the centre of the 2018 film Patrick? The British Comedy Quiz:
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Not Going Out returns for Series 15 tonight, plus there's a 20 Years documentary. BBC1 from 9pm, or find all six new episodes plus the special on iPlayer now.
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Hit TV detective comedy drama series Shakespeare & Hathaway returns for a sixth run from tonight. U&Alibi at 8pm.
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Guz Khan will explore the world of Mixed Martial Arts in a one-off TV programme linked to the BBC's religion-based programming.
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One-off BBC Scotland sitcom Rambling will star Mark Bonnar and Ashley Jensen as a pair of unlikely travelling companions.
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ICYMI | Writer and performer Joe Wells discusses touring as a stand-up, the class divide in comedy, and more. comedy.co.uk/pro/features/my…
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Dara's Dull Appreciation Society has already been recommissioned by U&Dave. Series 1 is due to air early next year. @daraobriain
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Weekly Newsletter: This week's key TV premieres, the latest news, features, videos and more all feature in our landmark Monday mailout. Not subscribed? Read on the web, then head to the bottom and never miss an edition again.
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Iain Stirling's Roast The Internet continues on Comedy Central at 9pm. @wossy introduces a deer in full attack mode. comedy.co.uk/tv/iain-stirlin…
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NEW | In the second part of our in-depth interview, comedy writer Brian Dooley (The Smoking Room, Being Human, The Family Pile) discusses the development process, writing individual scenes and more. comedy.co.uk/pro/features/br…
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A key street in the centre of Blackpool, running from the Promenade and beside the Blackpool Tower, has been renamed Sir Ken Dodd Avenue in honour of the late, great comedian's life and work. comedy.co.uk/people/news/885…
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[Recap] Stephanie Cole, beloved for roles in comedies like Open All Hours, Doc Martin and Waiting For God, has died. She was 84. comedy.co.uk/people/news/885…
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[Recap:] "The reviews could hardly have been more damning." Comedy Chronicles looks back at Hale & Pace's final BBC series.
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