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Lenny Henry's plea for more investment in West Midlands TV production
Actor and comedian says more is needed in the region and hopes to bring more work to the Midlands
BBC
Solihull writer's Car Share set to make broadcasting history with iPlayer premiere
All six episodes of Car Share, written by Tim Reid and Paul Coleman, will be available on the iPlayer between April 24 and 28.
BBC
Ones to watch 2015: Birmingham's cultural stars
From TV to movies, comedy to crime drama, who from the city will be keeping us entertained during 2015
Alexandra Theatre Birmingham
Veteran comedian Ken Dodd is heading to Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre
Veteran comedian Ken Dodd is clocking up six decades in showbusiness, he tells Graham Young why he is still fizzing, ahead of his show at the New Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham.
Glee Club Birmingham
80 shows across Birmingham in comedy extravaganza
The Birmingham Comedy Festival runs for 10 days from October 3 and features 150 acts in 80 performances across the city.
Glee Club Birmingham
Birmingham's Glee Club plays host to deadpan comic James Acaster
Comedian James Acaster plays Birmingham's Glee Club as part of the Birmingham Comedy Festival, he will also play Warwick Arts Centre and Bromsgrove Artrix.
Birmingham city centre
Birmingham Comedy Festival gets under way as The Goon Show is recreated on stage
Birmingham Comedy Festival begins next week with dozens of shows to see. Roz Laws talks to comics and discovers a radio revival of The Goon show.
Kings Heath
Cherry Reds plays host to Comedian Kate Smurthwaite
Comedienne Kate Smurthwaite plays Cherry Reds in as part of the Birmingham Comedy Festival All Dayer.
Glee Club Birmingham
Birmingham's first comedy club The Glee Club celebrates 20 years of jokes
Birmingham's first comedy club is celebrating 20 years of jokes. Owner Mark Tughan tells Roz Laws the secrets of his success
Solihull
The world of stand-up is a funny old game
Edinburgh Fringe Festival is up and running with more than 3,000 shows in 250 venues. Roz Laws rounds up the Midland artists taking part and talks to a playful comedian
Jasper Carrott
Jasper Carrott: People told me I could make it big in the States... but I like it here in Birmingham
Jasper Carrott made his TV debut 40 years ago and is now back on the road again. As he prepares to play the second biggest outdoor audience of his career, he talks to Graham Young about keeping it fresh
Stratford-upon-Avon
Master of puns Tim Vine sticking to one-liners for laughs
Tim Vine is swapping puns for the world of pork belly futures as a temporary share trader. But, he tells Alison Jones , he is not giving up the day job that took him so long to find
Comedy
Lenny Henry takes to the Birmingham stage for the first time
Lenny Henry is to star in the stage premiere of Rudy's Rare Records, a Radio 4 series which has been adapted for the theatre.
Wolverhampton
Shappi Khorsandi: The industry is so male dominated I couldn't rest
Comedian Shappi Khorsandi tells Roz Laws about life as a single mum and being the token female on TV shows.
Adele
'Telling Jimmy Savile to get lost is my badge of honour'
Disabled comedian Laurence Clark tells Roz Laws about being patronised – even by Jimmy Savile
BBC
John Hegley: My musings on poetry, books - ands spuds
Acclaimed poet is one of the star attractions at this year’s Wenlock Poetry Festival. Graham Young reports
Birmingham Town Hall
Ruby Wax is racking her brain for new material
Comedian Ruby Wax talks to Roz Laws about staying sane in the 21st century.
Repertory Theatre Birmingham
New comedy inspired by children's TV show Tiswas
A new comedy inspired by children's TV show Tiswas takes to the stage in Birmingham. Roz Laws reports
Glee Club Birmingham
South African comedian Trevor Noah to play Birmingham’s Glee Club
South African comedian Trevor Noah tells Roz Laws about the harsh reality of racism and finding comedy in Apartheid.
Wolverhampton Civic Hall
The big error that put Alan Davies on the retweet
Telly favourite Alan Davies talks touring, Twitter and blue whales with Roz Laws .
Comedy
Award-winning comic Tom Wrigglesworth to play the Jewellery Quarter Comedy Club
Yorkshire funnyman will take to the stage at the Jewellery Quarter Comedy Club – held monthly at the Rose Villa Tavern, Jewellery Quarter – on Tuesday November 12
Comedy
Comedian Paul Foot is bringing his unique show to the Midlands
Comedian Paul Foot tells Dave Freak about faxes and his latest one-man show.
Comedy
Comic Lucy Porter bringing Northern Soul to the Midlands
Stand-up star coming to Midland Arts Centre
Comedy
Comic John Bishop fires up the engines for a Supersonic tour
Star coming to the Birmingham NIA in 2014
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Shops left empty for two years at Fort Shopping Centre to finally be replaced by giant store
The out of town shopping centre is finally replacing empty shops
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First look inside new Dirty Martini bar on Bennetts Hill
After an investment of £1.4 million, Dirty Martini opens on Bennetts Hill on Saturday, April 21
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The best beer and cider keg deals at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Asda and Amazon
Looking for a budget keg for your barbeque or house party? Look no further
Black Sabbath
Midlands rocks! How Birmingham’s industrial heritage made it the birthplace of heavy metal
An industrial accident in a sheet metal factory proved crucial to the sound of metal pioneers Black Sabbath in a region that has so many links with the genre
Food & Drink
Exclusive first look inside massive new The Ivy Temple Row - spanning three floors
The 7,000 sq ft venue spanning three floors opens on Wednesday April 11
Orchestra Of The Swan
All-English programme for Polish conductor Patrycja Pieczara
Polish conductor Patrycja Pieczara is set to repeat an all-English programme at Worcester Cathedral joined by Baritone Roderick Williams.
Music & Nightlife
Inspired by art that captured the mystical in the landscape
Composer Philip Sawyers will see another premiere of his work, The Valley of Vision, performed next week.
Longbridge
Plans for new cinema and restaurants scrapped
Developers regenerating Longbridge opt for a third supermarket in south Birmingham town after leisure complex proposals hampered by 'market conditions'
Birmingham Royal Ballet
Birmingham Royal Ballet chief steps down
Jan Teo is leaving the post after just over two years and is replaced by a former director of Orlando Ballet
Mailbox
New kitchen designer to open at the Mailbox
Harvey Jones Kitchens will join the boutique mall's growing portfolio of home furnishing retailers
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Next phase of Longbridge regeneration revealed
St Modwen plans to build for new units aimed at industrial units
What's On News
Shops left empty for two years at Fort Shopping Centre to finally be replaced by giant store
The out of town shopping centre is finally replacing empty shops
Rich List
Rich List 2017: No.45 - Nick Grey and family
Vacuum cleaner entrepreneur is a new entry with a £95 million fortune
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
Curium Solutions takes home top gong at business awards
People development firm which was founded ten years ago named region's top business by chamber of commerce
Regional Affairs
Theresa May's advisor Nick Timothy deletes his Twitter account after Windrush row
Former advisor to Theresa May quits Twitter after claim that she wasn't behind 'go home' vans is challenged
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
Curium Solutions takes home top gong at business awards
People development firm which was founded ten years ago named region's top business by chamber of commerce
Car Reviews
Bold, well-equipped crossover aims to Eclipse the competition
The Mitsubishi Eclipse has a distinctive look with a bold front, boomerang-shaped cutouts and a twin section rear window
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Gender pay gap briefing
Gender pay gap briefing
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Employment
What is a workplace user experience and what can I do to make the best one possible?
Steve Dobson, Workplace Consultant at Overbury - the UK's leading office fit out and refurbishment specialist - gives top advice
Aston University
Work starts on new students' union building
Clegg Construction is carrying out £6.5m contract to develop new student facility at Aston University
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