Morning Briefing

Gervias writing full Derek series

Ricky Gervais has confirmed that he is writing a full season of his new Channel 4 comedy Derek. “Thanks again you lovely twonks for all the good wishes for Derek tomorrow night. It’s only a one-off, but I am slowly writing a series,” he said on Twitter.

Sugar fires fourth Apprentice

Lord Alan Sugar has fired his fourth Apprentice candidate after last night’s episode. Jane McEvoy was let go after she sold only £10 worth of goods for her Team Sterling.

Howard hits out at Dave

Comedian Russell Howard has fired a shot at TV channel Dave, saying it is the biggest threat to comedy. “Everything is repeated there; they just play the same shows over and over,” he told the Guardian.

Joan Collins joining TOWIE

The mother of The Only Way Is Essex cast member Gemma Collins is set to join the reality series for its fifth season.

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