Comedy News Round up
Not Just Strictly Comedy, Lots More Too
Josh Widdicombe has been announced as the first celebrity included in 2024’s Christmas line up. He will be paired with Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Karen Hauer.
Expect festive cheer, jingle bells, mistletoe madness, bedazzling baubles and six celebrities all sleighing their way to Elstree in a bid to be crowned the Strictly Christmas Champion 2024. More details here.
The new live DVD from Mock the Week star Rhys James completely sold out on the day of release within 90 minutes of going on sale.
This is rather less impressive however when you learn that there was only one copy available. You can still stream it though. More details here….
Al Murray's precious Pub Landlord outfit has been stolen. Murray is currently on tour and his rented silver Mercedes was broken into. The rear window was smashed and goods including the stage outfit were taken.
Murray broke the news on social media: "Congratulations to the thief who will soon be dressing up as the Pub Landlord. " Keep ‘em peeled. Details here.
Details of comedian Janey Godley's funeral have been announced by her daughter Ashley Storrie. Godley died last week, aged 63. Details here.
And while we are on Scottish news, Glasgow International Comedy Festival (GICF) has revealed the first acts for 2025’s event from 12th - 30th March 2025. check out the names here.
And if you want some inside info on the Spinal Tap sequel one of the stars Kerry Godliman recently spilt some beans. She also stars in the new series of Whitstable Pearl on Acorn TV (pictured below). Find out more here.
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