Channel 4 is to pay tribute to the comedian Sean Lock with special programming on tonight.
The comedian died of cancer at the age of 58, his agent said on Wednesday.
Lock appeared in a number of Channel 4 shows including 8 Out Of 10 Cats and its spin-off, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, as well as TV Heaven, Telly Hell.
On Thursday, August 18, Channel 4 will air the comedian's stand-up special, Sean Lock: Keep It Light at 10pm, followed by a classic episode of 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown at 11pm.
A highlight reel of Lock’s performances on the show will also be available on the All 4 streaming platform.
Channel 4 chief creative officer, Ian Katz, paid tribute to Lock in a statement describing him as "one of the most original voices in comedy and one of the loveliest people, too".
He added: "Sean's bone-dry wit helped make 8 Out Of 10 Cats one of Channel 4’s best loved shows and we owe him a huge debt of thanks for all the years of laughter and fun."
Channel 4 described Lock as a "much-loved part of the Channel 4 family" in a statement, adding he "played a pivotal role on the channel for over two decades".
Source: PA
