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An interesting twist on the usual format this week with four contestants who didn't win having another crack at bagging the star prize. And those taking part are Fern Britton, JB Gill, John Kearns and Sally Lindsay.

Comedian and star of the acclaimed comedy Feel Good Mae Martin has released a new single.

The first programming has been announced for Soho Theatre Walthamstow, a major new 960-seat venue opening in May 2025 that will house the very best UK and international comedy, theatre, cabaret and panto. The new venue includes a refurbished Grade II* listed auditorium, brand-new studio spaces, backstage facilities, four bars (Main Foyer, Ziggurat, Cross Hall and Circle), and a restaurant.

The David Nobbs Memorial Trust, founded in 2017 after the death of the Reggie Perrin author, opens its annual new comedy writing competition today. Since its launch eight years ago, the competition has striven to encourage and champion emerging talent with financial aid.

Following her sold out run at the Edinburgh Fringe and at London’s Soho Theatre, Louise Young takes her highly acclaimed and Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated, show Feral on tour, starting at the Tyne Theatre, Newcastle on Friday 14 March 2025.

Alan Davies is to tour the UK for the first time in ten years with his brand new show Think Ahead.

Dara Ó Briain, comedian and presenter, now turned explorer, is setting off on an awe-inspiring new adventure for Channel 5 in a 2 x 60’ series co-produced by BBC Studios Science Unit and Krempelwood – Volcano with Dara Ó Briain (w/t).

Live Nation today announces that comedian Dale Elliott Jr. will embark upon a European and UK tour with new show Son Of An Immigrant. Kicking off this June, tickets are on sale via a limited pre-sale with O2 today with general on sale taking place on 30th January. Tickets will be available from https://www.daleelliottjr.com.

Following three series of the BAFTA award-winning Motherland, Amandaland, which focuses on the character of Amanda played by Lucy Punch, is coming to BBC One and iPlayer in February.

Comedian Leigh Francis has said that he doesn’t regret anything he has done in the past but concedes that he would ‘probably change’ some things, as he looks back on some of his past television controversies.