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© Channel 4 Creator Victoria Pile set to revive cult hosptal comedy
02/10/2023 … Cult Channel 4 hospital comedy Green Wing is set to be revived as a podcast, creator Victoria Pile has said.
Comic speaks out on Desert Island Discs
01/10/2023 … Katherine Ryan said she ‘wrestled with her conscience’ when asked to work with a ' 'dangerous comic' with a reputation for…
As do Adam Rowe and Munya Chawawa in this week's live comedy picks
01/10/2023 … The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the 5,465 events Chortle currently has listed.
...and the worst part about giving up comedy
01/10/2023 … Billy Connolly has had a ‘couple of serious falls’ because of his Parkinson's, his wife Pamela Stephenson has said.
© Monumental The week's best comedy on TV, radio and streaming
01/10/2023 … Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and on demand this week…: Sunday October 1 DESERT ISLAND DISCS: Katherine Ryan is Lauren Laverne's…
With Josie Lawrence, Richard Vranch, Neil Mullarkey and Lee Simpson
29/09/2023 … Comedy Store Players Josie Lawrence, Richard Vranch, Neil Mullarkey, and Lee Simpson have announced a small tour for 2024.
Comics scoop accolades in other categories too
28/09/2023 … Radio 4’s satirical audio mash-up show The Skewer has been named best comedy at the British Podcast awards.
28/09/2023 … Kate Cheka has won this year’s Funny Women award for live comedy.
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