The first stars have been announced for Channel 4's Comedy Gala Live 2015.
Jonathan Ross, Alan Carr and Jack Dee are among the comedians who will appear at the charity event, which returns to London's O2 arena for a sixth year on Friday, May 15.
Aisling Bea, Jason Byrne, Jon Richardson, Josh Widdicombe, Katherine Ryan, Kevin Bridges and Michael McIntyre have also been confirmed for this year's show.
Paul Chowdhry, Rich Hall, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan, Sara Pascoe, Sean Lock , Seann Walsh, Shappi Khorsandi and Warwick Davis complete the first line-up announcement, with more acts to be confirmed in the coming weeks.
The Comedy Gala will be recorded and aired as a two-hour special on Channel 4 later this year. This year's show is dedicated to the event's founder, talent agent Addison Cresswell, who passed away in December 2013.
The annual event is held to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Tim Johnson,...
Jonathan Ross, Alan Carr and Jack Dee are among the comedians who will appear at the charity event, which returns to London's O2 arena for a sixth year on Friday, May 15.
Aisling Bea, Jason Byrne, Jon Richardson, Josh Widdicombe, Katherine Ryan, Kevin Bridges and Michael McIntyre have also been confirmed for this year's show.
Paul Chowdhry, Rich Hall, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan, Sara Pascoe, Sean Lock , Seann Walsh, Shappi Khorsandi and Warwick Davis complete the first line-up announcement, with more acts to be confirmed in the coming weeks.
The Comedy Gala will be recorded and aired as a two-hour special on Channel 4 later this year. This year's show is dedicated to the event's founder, talent agent Addison Cresswell, who passed away in December 2013.
The annual event is held to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Tim Johnson,...
- 3/2/2015
- Digital Spy
Channel 4's Comedy Gala will return to The O2 in London on Friday, May 16.
Chatty Man host Alan Carr will be joined by stars including Jonathan Ross, John Bishop, Adam Hills and Jack Dee at this year's charity event - the fifth fundraiser for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.
Splash! judge Jo Brand, Michael McIntyre, Jason Byrne, Seann Walsh, Jon Richardson and Jason Manford have also been confirmed.
Lee Evans, Josh Widdicombe, Kevin Bridges, Sean Lock and Paul Chowdhry complete the first lineup announcement, with many more acts to follow.
Funds raised from this year's Comedy Gala will be devoted to a brand new operating theatre at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
"Around one in three inpatients at Great Ormond Street Hospital will have surgery at some point during their stay, so it's vital for us to have modern, world class surgical facilities," said Tim Johnson, chief executive of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.
Chatty Man host Alan Carr will be joined by stars including Jonathan Ross, John Bishop, Adam Hills and Jack Dee at this year's charity event - the fifth fundraiser for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.
Splash! judge Jo Brand, Michael McIntyre, Jason Byrne, Seann Walsh, Jon Richardson and Jason Manford have also been confirmed.
Lee Evans, Josh Widdicombe, Kevin Bridges, Sean Lock and Paul Chowdhry complete the first lineup announcement, with many more acts to follow.
Funds raised from this year's Comedy Gala will be devoted to a brand new operating theatre at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
"Around one in three inpatients at Great Ormond Street Hospital will have surgery at some point during their stay, so it's vital for us to have modern, world class surgical facilities," said Tim Johnson, chief executive of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.
- 2/24/2014
- Digital Spy
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced Tuesday (April 24) the nominations for its 2012 television awards. British miniseries "Appropriate Adult," which chronicles the real-life serial killer Fred West, leads the way with four nominations.
Other notable nominations include Dame Maggie Smith up for Supporting Actress for her work on "Downton Abbey" - it's the only nomination "Downton" received, after earning two nominations the previous year. "Modern Family" also earned a nomination in the International category.
The full list of nominations:
Leading Actor
Benedict Cumberbatch - Sherlock (BBC One)
Dominic West - Appropriate Adult (ITV)
John Simm - Exile (BBC One)
Joseph Gilgun - This is England '88 (Channel 4)
Leading Actress
Emily Watson - Appropriate Adult (ITV1)
Nadine Marshall - Random (Channel 4)
Romola Garai - The Crimson Petal and the White (BBC Two)
Vicky McClure - This is England '88 (Channel 4)
Supporting Actor
Andrew Scott - Sherlock...
Other notable nominations include Dame Maggie Smith up for Supporting Actress for her work on "Downton Abbey" - it's the only nomination "Downton" received, after earning two nominations the previous year. "Modern Family" also earned a nomination in the International category.
The full list of nominations:
Leading Actor
Benedict Cumberbatch - Sherlock (BBC One)
Dominic West - Appropriate Adult (ITV)
John Simm - Exile (BBC One)
Joseph Gilgun - This is England '88 (Channel 4)
Leading Actress
Emily Watson - Appropriate Adult (ITV1)
Nadine Marshall - Random (Channel 4)
Romola Garai - The Crimson Petal and the White (BBC Two)
Vicky McClure - This is England '88 (Channel 4)
Supporting Actor
Andrew Scott - Sherlock...
- 4/24/2012
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