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Stand-up Ria Lina has written a book about how innovative women are often removed from history. How To Erase A Woman will be published on 4th March 2027. comedy.co.uk/shop/news/8683…

Katherine Ryan has written a second volume of memoirs. Following the best-selling, smash-hit success of 2021's The Audacity, new tome First Born Daughter will be published in October. Info & pre-order: comedy.co.uk/shop/news/8681…

Adapted from the true story of John Bishop's life, transplanted to New York City by director Bradley Cooper and starring Will Arnett, feature film Is This Thing On? comes to Blu-ray, DVD and digital in April: amzn.to/4bBEmMn

Acclaimed comic and artist Kim Noble is publishing an "hilarious and experimental" graphic novel. In Pursuit Of A Wonderful Nothing is out in May and now available to pre-order: comedy.co.uk/people/kim_nob…

Shop Newsletter: We've a special weekend edition now in your inbox, with some great film titles from celebrated archives including Columbia and Hammer. Not subscribed? Read on the web: cdn.comedy.co.uk/newsletters/sh…

Terry Pratchett died on this day in 2015. The Colour Of Magic is amongst his books to have been turned into a TV show. You can get the two specials, which star David Jason, on DVD. comedy.co.uk/tv/terry_pratc…

Happy 74th birthday to Vicar Of Dibley star James Fleet. Have you heard him in the 2000 - 2006 Radio 4 sitcom Revolting People? All 24 episodes are available. comedy.co.uk/radio/revoltin…

For its 32nd anniversary in May, comedy classic Four Weddings And A Funeral will be reissued on Blu-ray. Now's the time to add the film to your collection: comedy.co.uk/film/four_wedd…

The very funny radio sitcom Party started on this date in 2010. You can get all three series on audiobook. The great cast is Tom Basden, Tim Key, Jonny Sweet, Anna Crilly and Katy Wix. comedy.co.uk/radio/party/sh…

Viewers first got to see Chelmsford 123 on this day back in 1988. Not seen it yourself yet or want to re-watch? You can get the complete collection on DVD. comedy.co.uk/tv/chelmsford_…

Memoirs, comic novels and biographies abound in our latest Shop Newsletter, with titles from a range of writers. Have a look and see what tickles your fancy: cdn.comedy.co.uk/newsletters/sh…

Our last few merchandise bundles (lovely all-cotton sweatshirt, plus notebook and pen, in a reusable tote bag) are on eBay for just £50. All funds raised go to support our work in covering British comedy! ebay.co.uk/itm/1778298031…

"Velcro: what a rip-off!" Happy birthday to Tim Vine (59 today). His 2024 DVD - Breeeep! - featuring various extras, is a bargain at under £10. comedy.co.uk/people/tim_vin…

Lucy Porter has written her first book, with Middle-Aged Women Get Sh*t Done described as "part tribute, part-rallying cry". comedy.co.uk/shop/fyi/1034/…

The Pie & Mash Detective Agency, a new cosy crime comedy novel from writer Catherine Brinkworth, has just been published, co-written with her husband. Here's an insightful read about how they did it: comedy.co.uk/pro/features/h…

Max Wall: There And Back - Twice, a new biography of the late comic, is out now in hardback, paperback and eBook formats. comedy.co.uk/people/max_wal…

Comedian and writer Linda Smith died on this day in 2006. She's still much missed. The Very Best Of Linda Smith book is a collection of some of her material. comedy.co.uk/people/linda_s…

Various new comedy novels have just been released... comedy.co.uk/shop/new-relea…

Happy 62nd birthday to Lee Evans. His shows became some of the biggest selling stand-up DVDs in history... comedy.co.uk/people/lee_eva…

Derek Nimmo died on this date in 1999. A great demonstration of how good he was as an actor is 1960s sitcom 'Oh Brother!' ... you can find copies of the DVD boxset on Amazon. comedy.co.uk/tv/oh_brother/…