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Bob Mortimer's fourth novel revealed

The title for Bob Mortimer's fourth novel has been revealed. Michael - about a man who comes back from the dead, transported to his teenage years - will be published in November.

Joe Wilkinson and David Earl write The Big Book Of Brilliant Quips

Joe Wilkinson and David Earl have written a book about Wilkinson's socially awkward tendency to quip, with The Big Book of Brilliant Quips: The Daft and Hilarious Guide to Quipping from the Co-Hosts of the Chatabix Podcast set to be published on 19th November.

Inside No. 9 to be released in limited edition Blu-ray box set

Inside No. 9 - The Complete Series Limited Edition Blu-ray box set is due to be released in November, featuring a number of new bonus features from creators and stars Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton.

BBC Audiobooks to release classic sitcom novelisations

BBC Audiobooks are releasing a new range of classic TV novelisations, starting with To The Manor Born and The Good Life.

Jimmy Carr co-writes book about the hidden mechanics of comedy

Amanda Baker, Abi Grant and Jimmy Carr have written a new book on the topic of creating comedy. On Jokes (or, why everything you know about comedy is wrong): The Hidden Mechanics of Funny will be published in October.

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FYI

Veteran comedy writer Edward 'Ted' Taylor writes memoir

Will Mellor pens memoir Where There's A Will

Stephen Fry narrates QI walking tours of London

Lucy Porter writes Middle-Aged Women Get Sh*t Done book

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Features

John Robins: Thirst introduction excerpts

Exclusive excerpts from John Robins's memoir about alcoholism, Thirst.

Soupy Twists Again!

Author Jem Roberts outlines the return of his officially authorised Fry & Laurie celebration - plus, an Audible giveaway!

Gavin & Stacey: The quiz

To whet your appetite ahead of the new Gavin & Stacey special, we've pick ten brain-teasers from a brand new quiz book about the show to test your knowledge.

The Taskmaster Day

An extract from An Absolute Casserole: The Taskmaster Compendium, which explains what a filming day at the Taskmaster house is like.

Rhys James talks about his Spilt Milk special

Rhys James has a new stand-up special out to stream (and a single copy on DVD). We talk to him about getting into comedy, evolving a show and his New Year's resolutions.

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Product news and reviews from elsewhere

Blu-ray: Billy Liar review

John Schlesinger's vibrant tragicomedy returns.

Graham Rickson, The Arts Desk, 15th September 2026

Still Laughing review

If you were writing a history of 1980s comedy, where would you start?

Chortle, 11th September 2026

How I've Tried To Change The World by Alexei Sayle review

At 74, the revolutionary spirit still burns inside him - refuelled after a quieter middle age - putting paid to the notion that everyone gets a bit more right-wing as they age. And for all the left's faults, anyone who reads this will surely come away a little more Marxist than before.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 8th September 2026

Alexei Sayle: Ben Elton took a lot from me and was then a lot more successful

The comedian who revolutionised stand-up on his new book, tap dancing, the aggressive stage persona he left behind, and his crisis in the 90s.

Sarfraz Manzoor, i Newspaper, 2nd September 2026

Review: The Peter Sellers Collection

A remarkable 8-disc box set of some of his most celebrated films.

Greg Jameson, Entertainment Focus, 30th August 2026