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Frankie Boyle has said he’s “not surprised” the BBC have announced the cancellation of his series New World Order.The Scottish comic fronted the cult comedy show for six seasons, however, the BBC have decided not to renew it for a seventh outing. “We would like to thank Frankie Boyle and all those involved for six great series of New World Order,” a spokesperson for the BBC said (as per MailOnline), adding: “We look forward to seeing what he does next on the BBC.”Despite the door seeming left wide-open for more working opportunities, Boyle appeared to take a swipe at the broadcaster.

Frank Skinner, Caroline Rhea and Elaine C Smith are among those on the line-up for a comedy festival in the “funniest city in the world”, organisers have announced.

The seas have divided once again on social media this weekend in the UK, with two armies lining up behind their favourite controversial comedians, Frankie Boyle and Ricky Gervais.

Tilda Swinton, Steve Coogan and Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja are some of the 2,000 people from across the arts and entertainment world who have signed an open letter calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.Miriam Margoyles, Maxine Peake, Frankie Boyle and Charles Dance are also among the signatories of the letter, which condemns various governments for “not only tolerating war crimes but aiding and abetting them” amid the current conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, as well as “every act of violence against civilians and every infringement of international law whoever perpetrates them”.Citing Israeli Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant’s depiction of Palestinians as “human animals”, the letter goes on to argue that Palestinians “have become people to whom almost anything can be done”.“We are witnessing a crime and a catastrophe. Israel has reduced much of Gaza to rubble, and cut off the supply of water, power, food and medicine to 2.3million Palestinians.

More than 2,000 figures from the UK’s arts and culture world have signed an open letter calling for the immediate cessation of Israel’s blockade and bombing of Gaza.

Channel 4 has announced Taskmaster series 16 will kick off later this month.The comedy game show returns on September 12 on Channel 4 at 9pm, with a new batch of celebrities joining hosts Greg Davies and Alex Horne.In the sixteenth series, the line-up includes comedians Julian Clary, Lucy Beaumont, Sam Campbell and Sue Perkins. Rounding out the roster is actor Susan Wokoma, best known for starring in Chewing Gum, Cheaters and Enola Holmes.A synopsis for the series reads: “Week by week this fragrant five will wrangle giant ducks, design fresh sausages and create googly-eyed gangs as they seek to attract a word of praise from the Taskmaster.Big news! Series 16 of #Taskmaster is arriving on @Channel4 Thursday 21st September at 9pm.

Sinead O'Connor's tragic death aged 56 has sent shockwaves across the world as thousands pay tribute to the music icon.

Mock the Week, which ran for over 20 seasons on the BBC in the UK, is coming to the U.S.

While millions are planning on tuning in to the TV coverage of the Coronation of King Charles III and throwing street parties in his honour, not everyone wants to spend their Bank Holiday weekend watching the new monarch take the throne. Whether you're anti-monarchy or simply Coronationed out, there are plenty of other must-watch shows over the long weekend and in the run-up to it - here's our pick of the best.

As Taskmaster returns to our screens on Thursday night for it’s 15th series, another batch of famous faces will be hoping to outwit host Greg Davies as they take on a series of bonkers challenges set by co-host Alex Horne. Joined by Frankie Boyle, Jenny Eclair, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Ivo Smith, and Mae Martin, the hopeful celebrities will be put through their paces week after week in the hope of securing a coveted trophy of Greg's head at the end of the series.

Frank Boyle's comedy show New World Order has been axed by the BBC after running for six years.

Channel 4 has announced Taskmaster will kick off its new series later this month.As announced on Thursday (March 16), series 15 of the comedy game show will start on Thursday March 30 at 9pm on Channel 4.The line-up for the new series includes comedians Frankie Boyle, Jenny Eclair and Ivo Graham, alongside Ghosts star Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Mae Martin, who created and starred in the Netflix comedy series Feel Good.Series 14 concluded in December last year, which featured Dara Ó Briain, Fern Brady, John Kearns, Munya Chawawa and Sarah Millican. A New Year’s special aired in January.Enormous news: #Taskmaster Series 15, starring @frankieboyle, @IvoGraham, @jennyeclair, @kfRedhot and @TheMaeMartin starts Thursday 30th March on @Channel4.

Scots comedian Paul Black has announced a brand new show coming to Glasgow next year.

Hugh Dennis has said that he’s ‘sad’ but remains ‘proud’ as Mock the Week begins its last ever season on the BBC. The comedian and actor, 60, has appeared as a team captain on the topical stand-up show ever since it began in 2005 – more than 200 episodes have been broadcast since then. The series featured many household names, including series regulars Frankie Boyle and Russell Howard, and has also featured the likes of Michael McIntyre, Rhod Gilbert, and Sarah Millican.

Frankie Boyle has been cleared by Ofcom after making a joke about Boris Johnson on The Last Leg.While appearing on the Channel 4 panel show last month, the comedian said he hoped the Prime Minister would be “dragged screaming into hell” following the news of his resignation.Boyle delivered the quip after Johnson concluded his final Prime Minister’s Questions by quoting the Terminator line: “Hasta la vista, baby.”In response, the comedian said: “You finished with a quote from The Terminator. The Terminator! After you killed 150,000 fucking people during the pandemic.“I don’t want to sound like I’ve got a grudge or anything, but I hope a vent opens up in the ground and clawed hands drag you screaming into hell.”Boyle’s comments prompted 11 viewers to file official complaints to Ofcom.

Mock The Week has been cancelled after 17 years on the BBC.Presenter and comedian Dara O’Briain confirmed the news today (August 2), joking that the UK “has finally run out of news”.“The storylines were getting crazier and crazier – global pandemics, divorce from Europe, novelty short-term prime ministers,” he said in a statement. “It couldn’t go on.“And so, regretfully, we are closing the doors on Dara and Hugh’s Academy for Baby Comedians.”He continued: “We just couldn’t be more silly than the news was already.

Frankie Boyle has responded to the backlash over a joke he allegedly made about "raping and killing Holly Willoughby". During his comedy performance at Latitude Festival last weekend, Frankie reportedly said as part of one of his jokes: "I’d obviously kill her and rape her afterwards. I’m joking, I’d rape her first." Since an article on the gag was first published by MailOnline, the veteran comedian has spoken out.

EXCLUSIVE: Channel 4-backed Two Rivers Media, a major player in the Scottish TV production game, has bought back its stake from initial backer Noble Grossart, the merchant bank.

BBC.“I hate those people. Anytime I hear someone saying that, I always think, ‘How come I can still hear you?'”The comedian went on to say his bold stage persona is just “an act” and that he now thinks twice before posting certain jokes online.“Sean Connery died and it was like quite early in the morning when the news came in so I was one of the first people to see the news,” Boyle said, per Yahoo! News.“I thought of tweeting: ‘They’ve shaken him and he’s not stirred’.

Man City view Arsenal star as their 'dream replacement' for Raheem SterlingWhat's in store for today? Your daily horoscope for Saturday, July 23, 2022Frankie Boyle does not mince his words in brutal roast of 'chewed toffee' Boris JohnsonThe Iceland episode follows them as they go to hot springs and learn about renewable energy. In the episode where they visit France, the two learn more about the water we drink and how certain countries, like France, have found ways to cut down on their plastic bottle usage. Metro.

Edinburgh's Festival Fringe will air on BBC Two in August, surrounding the stars who first found fame at the esteemed festival. The Fringe, Fame And Me is the story of how a small Scottish arts festival that began 75 years ago this year became a national institution - a crucible where new stars are forged, careers made, and sometimes, dreams dashed.

Though we might not all be lucky enough to be born Scottish, or have Scottish blood, we can always do the next best thing – go out with one.

There is no shortage of original TV series premiering online in June. Prime Video and Apple TV+ subscribers have plenty of new content to choose between – from comedies such as the return of adult animation Fairfax, to dramas such as the high-stakes sci-fi series For All Mankind.

EXCLUSIVE: Killing Escobar producer Two Rivers Media is saying goodbye to one of its original staffers, factual chief Mick McAvoy, Deadline has learned.

Rod Stewart, Martin Compston and Frankie Boyle celebrated Celtic's victory over Rangers at Ibrox following the Old Firm clash.

Frankie Boyle's New World Order BBC Two show.Comedian Sophie Duker provoked outrage after joking about 'killing whitey' on the show which aired in September, hosted by Glaswegian Frankie Boyle.The BBC dismissed more than 1,000 complaints and said the content of the show was 'within audience expectations' for a post-watershed satirical programme, but Greater Manchester Police have launched an investigation.Objections about the reference made by Ms Duker on the show which aired on September 10

Frankie Boyle has revealed he missed out on the chance to crack America because of his fear of flying.The comedian said he had been offered writing jobs in the US but couldn’t travel because of the phobia.He told how he was terrified of dying in a plane crash and just the sight of an aircraft makes him sick.Boyle, 48, said he did take one transatlantic flight to New York but took so many Valium tablets to calm his nerves that he nearly died.The comic, who presents Frankie Boyle’s New World Order

Frankie Boyle has slammed fellow comedian Ricky Gervais for being "lazy" by joking about the trans community.The straight-talking Scots comedian is no stranger to causing controversy with some of his gags in the past.But the 48-year-old star appears to have sparked a feud with the After Life creator when he laid into his stand-up routine during an interview with Louis Theroux.Speaking on the second series of Grounded with Louis Theroux, which was released on Monday, Frankie said:  “If you’re a

First Minister 's daily speeches on coronavirus in Scotland. And the 59-year-old was delighted when she picked up the prize for Best Online Content at the Scottish Comedy Awards.Other nominees in the category included Lewis Capaldi’s Twitter and Limmy’s Twitch.Fellow Scots comedian Frankie Boyle was also recognised for his show Frankie Boyle’s World Tour Of Scotland.And the 'Still Game: Final Farewell' was recognised as in the Best Comedy Event category.

Kevin Bridges, Frankie Boyle and Fred MacAulay are among a group of performers calling on the Scottish government to provide emergency funding to help Scotland’s comedy scene survive the Covid-19 pandemic.

humour.From Stanley Baxter and Chic Murray to Billy Connolly and Kevin Bridges we've produced a load of great comics. We've all heard some of the old classics:A Glasgow woman goes to the dentist and gets into the chair."Comfy?" asks the dentist.To which she responds: "Govan."Thankfully, these professional comedians are much cleverer when it comes to jokes and one liners.“Trump’s nothing like Hitler.

Tim Dams This year’s Virgin Media BAFTA TV Awards provided an early upset when Mo Gilligan beat a host of TV’s established names to win the Entertainment Performance Award.Gilligan, the host of “The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan,” saw off well known performers Graham Norton, Frankie Boyle and Lee Mack to take the first prize of the night at the BAFTAs.He noted that he “has only being doing this TV stuff for three or four years,” having worked on comedy circuits as well as in retail, including

Katie Price slammed 'disgusting' trolls, including Scots comedian Frankie Boyle, who make fun of her disabled son as she spoke to MPs today.The mum-of-five talked about her campaign for 'Harvey's Law' in front of the Petitions Committee as it formally launched a Parliamentary inquiry into online abuse.The ex-glamour girl said that Frankie Boyle, alongside others who have mocked her 18-year-old Harvey, need to think about the impact of their words before 'crossing that line'.She said: "I think on

Scots comedian Frankie Boyle has once against caused controversy online by saying he had 'bought fireworks' in case Boris Johnson lost his life to coronavirus.

Scots comedian Frankie Boyle has taken a swipe at Prime Minister Boris Johnson as he welcomed his sixth child today.

Piers Morgan has labelled comedian Frankie Boyle as a “flaming hypocrite” and a “disgusting human being” in a furious rant on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday 29 April.The 55 year old criticised 47 year old Frankie after he urged people to stop buying newspapers on Twitter.The Mock The Week star wrote: “Many British newspapers are on the verge of going bust, so there's never been a more important time to not buy one”.