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28 Dec - Statue to commemorate 'Dad's Army'
A statue to commemorate classic comedy Dad's Army could be built in the Norfolk town where the series was filmed. (>>Digital Spy)
28 Dec - Final Extras seen by 5.3m viewers
The final episode of Extras, the comedy written by and starring Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, was seen by 5.3 million people, overnight figures show. (>>BBC News)
28 Dec - James Bond stamps to be launched
The centenary of the birth of James Bond creator Ian Fleming is to be marked next month with six extra-long UK stamps, Royal Mail has said. (>>BBC News)
27 Dec - Gervais 'uncomfortable with fame'
Ricky Gervais has revealed that he has never been comfortable with his wealth and success. (>>Digital Spy)
24 Dec - 'Knight Rider' car up for auction
One of the talking KITT cars used in hit 1980s TV series Knight Rider has been put up for auction on eBay. (>>Digital Spy)
21 Dec- 'Knight Rider' actor injured on set
Justin Bruening has been injured on the set of the new Knight Rider pilot. (>>Digital Spy)
21 Dec - Fork handles script makes £48,500
The original script for the classic Two Ronnies Fork Handles sketch has been sold at auction for £48,500. (>>BBC News)
20 Dec - Basil Brush to front new
'Swap Shop'
Basil Brush is to front an updated version of Saturday morning children's show Swap Shop. (>>Digital Spy)
20 Dec- 'Two Ronnies' script up for auction
The original 'Fork Handles' script from The Two Ronnies has gone up for auction. (>>Digital Spy)
19 Dec - Tennant laughs off Dr Who rumours
Doctor Who star David Tennant has laughed off speculation that he is planning to quit the show at the end of the next series in 2008. (>>BBC News)
17 Dec - More than 8m watch Parky farewell
Veteran broadcaster Michael Parkinson's last ITV1 chat show drew an audience of 8.3 million at the weekend. (>>BBC News)
17 Dec - Serkis 'to join Jackson's TinTin'
Lord of the Rings star Andy Serkis is to work again with director Peter Jackson in the movie remake of TinTin, according to the Hollywood Reporter. (>>BBC News)
15 Dec - Tennant 'is leaving Doctor Who'
Catherine Tate has suggested that the next series of Doctor Who could be the last for actor David Tennant. (>>BBC News)
15 Dec - Walliams to play Frankie Howerd
Little Britain star David Walliams is to portray one of his comedy heroes, Frankie Howerd, in a BBC Four drama. (>>BBC News)
14 Dec - Smith lands lead role in
'Bewitched' remake
Actress Sheridan Smith has landed the lead role in the BBC's remake of Bewitched. (>>Digital Spy)
14 Dec - Christmas repeats 'up a quarter'
The number of repeats on TV this Christmas has increased by a quarter since last year, according to research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats. (>>BBC News)
13 Dec - Gervais bags 'Extras' Globe
nomination
Ricky Gervais has been nominated for the Best Comedy Actor in a TV Series award at the 2008 Golden Globes. (>>Digital Spy)
12 Dec - Fantasy Christmas schedule revealed
Classic shows and blockbuster movies have been revealed as the nation's favourite Christmas viewing. (>>Digital Spy)
11 Dec - Rhydian to star in 'Little Britain'?
X Factor contestant Rhydian Roberts has allegedly been lined up for an appearance in Little Britain. (>>Digital Spy)
08 Dec - Paddington Bear's birthday book
Paddington, the bear from Peru, will be arrested and interrogated over his immigration status in a book marking his 50th birthday. (>>BBC News)
06 Dec - British Comedy Awards 2007: The
Winners
The full list of winners at the British Comedy Awards 2007. (>>Digital Spy)
04 Dec - Actor Anton Rodgers dies aged 74
Actor Anton Rodgers, best known for his roles in TV sitcoms May to December and Fresh Fields, has died aged 74. (>>BBC News)
03 Dec - Todd Carty heads back to 'Grange
Hill'
Original Grange Hill star Todd Carty will head back to the BBC school drama in a one-off anniversary special next year. (>>Digital Spy)
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