© Bardha Krasniqi Keill's Kool Stories tour the UK
06/04/2025 … The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the thousands of events Chortle currently has listed.
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© BBC Fifth series for Mrs Brown's Boys
Brendan O’Carroll's comedy being recorded next month
05/04/2025 … Mrs Brown's Boys is to return to BBC One.
Fri 04 April 2025
© Disney+ France gets its own version of Ghosts
Watch the trailer for Fantômes en Héritage
04/04/2025 … France is getting its own version of Ghosts.
Charlie Higson writes a history of kings and queens
Illustrated by Vic Reeves creator Jim Moir
04/04/2025 … The Fast Show’s Charlie Higson has written his first non-fiction book, to be illustrated by Vic Reeves creator Jim Moir.
Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assaults
Former comic says he welcomes the chance to clear his name
04/04/2025 … Russell Brand says he welcomes the chance to defend himself after being charged with rape and sexual assault.
Paul Currie sues Soho Theatre
First hearing in comedian's libel case over being branded an antisemite
04/04/2025 … Paul Currie’s legal action against Soho Theatre over his altercation with a Jewish audience member has got under way.
Comedians hail Joan Rivers
'About time,' she says from beyond the grave
04/04/2025 … A raft of A-list comedians are to pay tribute to Joan Rivers in a televised gala.
Meet Australia's Class Clown of 2025
Leonardo Murrieta-Lagos wins at Melbourne comedy fest
04/04/2025 … Leonardo Murrieta-Lagos has won the Class Clowns title for school-age comedians at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.