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Julian Clary, Lucy Beaumont, Sam Campbell, Sue Perkins, and Susan Wokoma, pictured in golden frames ahead of appearing in Taskmaster (Credit: Channel 4/Avalon)

Taskmaster Series 16 lineup revealed

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

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

Catherine Tate will announce UK Eurovision points on Saturday

Catherine Tate will announce UK Eurovision points on Saturday

Barry Humphries as Dame Edna Everage

Barry Humphries rushed to hospital in serious condition

Tony Robinson is best known for playing Balrick in Blackadder

Blackadder star Tony Robinson teases return of legendary comedy

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

Wildfires are becoming an increasing threat in many parts of the world as the atmosphere heats up (Picture: David McNew/Getty Images)

Comedy was deployed as a weapon against Hitler. Can it now help save the planet?

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

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

Micky Flanagan has announced a UK and Ireland comeback tour

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

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

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

Rangers' Malik Tillman rises above Union's Anthony Moris to make it 3-0 to Rangers.

Comedy, the extraordinary and glory: Rangers march on in Champions League quest

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

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

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

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

Jerry Stiller with son Ben in 2001 (Picture: Getty Images)

Obituary: Jerry Stiller, US comedy legend best known for Seinfeld

Roy Hudd in 2014 (Picture: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

Obituary: Roy Hudd, comic, actor and authority on music hall

Comic Sarah Millican boycotts Playhouse on tour over ‘inflated’ booking fees

Comedy: Stars align for The Hitchiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

Interview: Frank Woodley - Candide laughter

How you can beat credit crunch for a happy hour

Comedy: Roy Walker - Goodbye Mr Chips

Ruby on the couch

You'll laugh your socks off

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The damage done by a wild fire at Tentsmuir (Pic: Forestry and Land Scotland)

Ranger assaulted for asking someone to put out campfire

Circular Economy Minister Lorna Slater

Lorna Slater's private Rum ferry cost taxpayers £1,200

A computer generated image issued by Transport Scotland of the proposed debris flow shelter

£470m road shelter planned to shield A83 Rest and Be Thankful from landslides