Netflix deal for comic who played Donald Trump rally
Tony Hinchcliffe also brings Kill Tony to the UK
11/03/2025 … The comedian who called Puerto Rico a ‘floating island of garbage at a Donald Trump rally last year has landed a deal with Netflix.
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Tue 11 March 2025
Pleasance and Stand announce more Fringe 2025 acts
Shows go on sale ahead of official box office opening
11/03/2025 … The Pleasance and The Stand have unveiled a new batch of Edinburgh Fringe shows, ahead of the official festival box office opening tomorrow.
Phil Wang to host Bafta Games Awards again
Comic described as 'witty, intelligent, and a true lover of games'
11/03/2025 … Phil Wang is to host the Bafta Games Awards for the second year running.
Sophie Duker writes her first novel
Dong revolves around 'comedy's worst dudes'
11/03/2025 … Sophie Duker has written her first novel about ‘the dark realities of entertainment and TV'.
Mon 10 March 2025
Comics announced for Teenage Cancer Trust fundraiser
A-listers joining Micky Flanagan at the Royal Albert Hall
10/03/2025 … The full line-up of the annual Teenage Cancer Trust comedy gig at the Royal Albert Hall has been revealed.
Chortle Student Comedy Award: Meet the winners of the London semis
Anoushay Okhai and Kwesi Sekyi make it through
10/03/2025 … Anoushay Okhai and Kwesi Sekyi are the latest additions to the Chortle Student Comedy Award final, after winning the two semis in London’s Museum Of Comedy…
© Ray Burmiston Ricky Gervais sets a French record
...for the biggest audience for a comedy show in English
10/03/2025 … Ricky Gervais has set an attendance record for the biggest English-speaking comedy show in France.
Mel & Sue reunite for their first presenting job in seven years
New podcast on Audible from today
10/03/2025 … Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins have reunited for a new podcast – the first time the duo have presented a series together in seven years.