Fast Show goes back on tour
More dates following their 30th anniversary celebrations
19/11/2024 … The cast of the Fast Show are going back on tour following the success of the 30th anniversary live shows earlier this year.
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Tue 19 November 2024
Comic reported to Indian police – by the people who booked him
Yash Rathi now faces criminal probe over offensive material
19/11/2024 … An Indian comedian is being investigated by police for using bad language on stage – after being reported by the people who booked him.
Former Dave commissioners launch comedy production label
Iain Coyle and Joe McVey set up Square Pears
19/11/2024 … Former Dave commissioners Iain Coyle and Joe McVey have launched their own comedy production label Square Pears.
Mon 18 November 2024
Entries open for 2025 Billy Connolly award
Handed out by the Glasgow Comedy Festival
18/11/2024 … The Glasgow International Comedy Festival has opened applications for next year’s Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award.
TommyInnit plays his first stand-up tour
Five nights – including the London Palladium – for internet star
18/11/2024 … Internet star TommyInnit has announced a handful of tour dates for the spring.
© HBO Rose Matafeo tapes her second HBO special
On And On And On to air next month
18/11/2024 … Rose Matafeo has recorded her latest show On And On And On to be her second HBO stand-up special.
© Red Planet Pictures Marcus Brigstocke and Jim Howick join Death In Paradise
Guest starring in Christmas special
18/11/2024 … Stand-up Marcus Brigstocke and Ghosts star Jim Howick are to make guest appearances in the feature-length Christmas special of Death in Paradise, the BBC has announced.
© BBC/Two Brothers Pictures Dinosaur to roam again
Second series for Ashley Storrie comedy, fresh from its Bafta wins
18/11/2024 … Ashley Storrie’s comedy Dinosaur has been renewed for a second series, the BBC has announced today.