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BBC iPlayer is set to release 11 short comedy films, including one directed by comedian Ricky Gervais. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)

Ricky Gervais to direct short comedy film for BBC Rahmah Ghazali

George Logan was renowned for his double act as Dr Evadne Hinge (right) with Patrick Fyffe as Dame Hilda Bracket (left) - Credit: Getty

Hinge and Bracket star George Logan dies aged 78 Beth Franklin

Catherine Tate will announce UK Eurovision points on Saturday

Catherine Tate will announce UK Eurovision points on Saturday Chloe Clarke

Michael Welch will be making his Fringe debut at the Gilded Balloon this summer

Big names and rising stars at Leith Arches - Karen Koren By The Newsroom

Barry Humphries as Dame Edna Everage

Barry Humphries rushed to hospital in serious condition Rebecca Braybrook

Tony Robinson is best known for playing Balrick in Blackadder

Blackadder star Tony Robinson teases return of legendary comedy Sam Johnson

The Inbetweeners star says revival would be ‘sad and pathetic’ Daniel Mcneil

Micky Flanagan’s If Ever We Needed It tour will take place soon

Micky Flanagan announces extra UK tour dates - how to get tickets Charlotte Hawes

Micky Flanagan has announced a UK and Ireland comeback tour

Comedian Micky Flanagan announces new UK tour - how to get tickets Charlotte Hawes

Fans of Parks and Recreation were treated to an impromptu reunion as Amy Poehler joined former castmate Aubrey Plaza during this weekend’s Saturday Night Live (Credit: NBCUniversal)

Parks and Recreation fans joyous over reunion on recent SNL episode Benjamin Jackson

BBC Christmas Day schedule: What’s on TV - including Songs of Praise Ethan Evans

Seen here hosting the awards in 2013, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will once again be presenting the ceremony in 2021 - though this time, they will be on opposite sides of the US (Photo: Paul Drinkwater/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)

Here's the full list of Golden Globe TV and film nominations for 2021 Alex Nelson

All over the UK, people are being vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus (Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

Covid vaccine: Don't fall for anti-vaxxer conspiracy theories – Steve Cardownie Steve Cardownie

The Gilded Balloon, which runs a year-round venue in Edinburgh, has been among the campaigners trying to secure help for the comedy industry.

Comedy wins share of £59m Scottish arts rescue Brian Ferguson

Look who was voted the best TV family of all time.. Sally Burton

Comedy, drama and more: ten of the best shows to watch at home in the coming day... Peter Ormerod