Mo Gilligan quits Brit Awards
Comic won't be presenting in 2024
27/11/2023 … Mo Gilligan has ruled himself out of hosting the 2024 Brit Awards, after two years in the job.
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Mon 27 November 2023
Joe Lycett's toilet stunt all part of a new TV documentary
Comic takes on UK's water giants
27/11/2023 … Joe Lycett’s toilet stunt is to form part of a new Channel 4 documentary.
© Sky Uncanny to investigate Daisy May Cooper's ghosts
Danny Robins spends the night in her haunted house
27/11/2023 … The BBC’s hit Uncanny series is to investigate the ghosts Daisy May Cooper believes haunt her house.
© Gary Doak / Alamy Stock Photo Radio 4 reveals new AI comedy
Produced by The Skewer's Jon Holmes
27/11/2023 … Radio 4 is to air a comedy series allegedly generated by AI.
John Bishop announces 2024 tour
27/11/2023 … John Bishop has announced a 57-date live tour for 2024, entitled Back At It.
Sun 26 November 2023
Peter Kay records a special Radio 2 show
Talking to Steve Wright about his new book
26/11/2023 … Peter Kay will be joining Steve Wright for a one-off Radio 2 Christmas special next week.
Can this man save theatre?
The best of the week's live comedy
26/11/2023 … The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the 5,105 events Chortle currently has listed.
Slapstick festival reveals its 20th line-up
With Michael Palin, Hugh Bonneville, Harry Hill and more
26/11/2023 … The Slapstick Festival - Europe’s biggest celebration of silent and classic screen comedy - has revealed the line-up of its 20th edition.