© HBO James Acaster lands his first HBO special
Watch the trailer for Hecklers Welcome
13/11/2024 … James Acaster has landed his first HBO comedy special, with Hecklers Welcome.
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Wed 13 November 2024
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Who's in the final of Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year 2024
13/11/2024 … The finalists have been announced for this year’s Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year competition.
© Dish/Waitrose/S:E Creative Studio Judi Love: I'm planning my new stand-up tour
Comedian is trying out new material in the clubs
13/11/2024 … Judi Love says she’s planning her next stand-up tour.
Tue 12 November 2024
© BBC Paddy McGuinness to read a CBeebies Bedtime Story
Comic is also undertaking a 300-mile cycle challenge for Children In Need
12/11/2024 … Paddy McGuinness is to read a CBeebies Bedtime Story this week.
Mon 11 November 2024
Josh Widdicombe joins Strictly Come Dancing
Comedian will be in this year’s Christmas show
11/11/2024 … Josh Widdicombe has been announced as the first celebrity to be taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special.
© UKTV Taskmaster up for a Rose D’Or
As are The Skewer, Rob & Romesh Vs and We Are Lady Parts, among others
11/11/2024 … Taskmaster, The Skewer and Rob & Romesh Vs are among the nominees in this year’s prestigious Rose D’Or international TV awards.
Sun 10 November 2024
Janey Godley’s final tour
Comedian's funeral cortege to pass through Edinburgh and Glasgow
10/11/2024 … Janey Godley’s funeral procession will take place over two days, taking in both Edinburgh and Glasgow, in what her daughter Ashley Storrie dubbed a ‘final…
Jack Dee is back on the road
The best of the week's live comedy
10/11/2024 … The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the 6,512 events Chortle currently has listed.