Sir Michael Parkinson hits out at the "cynical marketing" of reality talent shows.
Ken Dodd is "distressed and angry" after a Nottingham theatre refuse to book him for his annual show.

Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy are immortalised in bronze in a lasting tribute to the comedy duo.

Behold the dazzling array of comics and children's telly presenters who have appeared in Doctor Who and Sarah Jane.
Ken Dodd is recovering in hospital after undergoing a successful hernia operation.
The BBC unveils its Christmas lineup, with viewer favourites at the heart of the schedule on BBC network TV.
DS speaks to Graham Ralph of Silver Fox Films about Nick Jr's new Magic Roundabout.
Carol Vorderman hits out at Russell Brand, labelling him a "swearing, strange person" and questioning his gender.
The BBC announce a star-studded array of performers for the charitable event, to be hosted by Jonathan Ross.
"Many of us were still reeling from the blink-and-you’d-miss it cameo from Blunder Woman Bella Emberg"
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Neighbours: 5783: Elle and Lucas reignite their passion.
Wednesday, 17:30 on Five.
Home and Away: 4963: Leah confronts her feelings.
Wednesday, 18:00 on Five.
Hollyoaks: 2698: Loretta walks out on a devastated Jake.
Wednesday, 18:30 on Channel 4.
Emmerdale: Marlon confesses his feelings for Moira.
Wednesday, 19:00 on ITV1.
EastEnders: Denise and Lucas celebrate their wedding.
Thursday, 19:30 on BBC One.
Coronation Street: Sally nearly catches Kevin and Molly.
Thursday, 20:30 on ITV1.
Our picks from Wednesday's primetime TV:
| 21.00 | Spooks (BBC One) |
| 22.00 | True Blood (Channel 4) |
| 20.00 | Gossip Girl (ITV2) |
| 21.00 | The Family (Channel 4) |