
2014 Archives
Tue 25 March 2014


One night, three languages
Eddie Izzard's latest linguistic challenge
25/03/2014 … Eddie Izzard is to perform his stand-up show in three languages in one night.

BBC Two drops Hebburn
'It's been an honour,' says creator Cook
25/03/2014 … BBC Two has decided to drop the sitcom Hebburn after two series.

It's a funny old game
Tony Kinsella fears the worst when football managers tell jokes
25/03/2014 … From court jesters, to Shakespearean Fools, via circus clowns, to club comics, the art of making people laugh was once a calling; a vocation; a career path coursing…

Tragic teen 'haunted' by comedian's face
New evidence as pressure grows to name Mr X
25/03/2014 … The inquest into the teenager who took his own life after a relationship with an comedian has heard how he was haunted by the older man’s face on TV and in the…

Richard Brown: This Is Not For You
Glasgow Comedy Festival review by Jay Richardson
25/03/2014 … Call it the Daniel Kitson, the Stewart Lee or the J.

Portraits of the Females Of The Fringe
25/03/2014 … PHOTOGRAPHER Jessica McDermott is planning to release a photo-book of female comedians including Sarah Millican, Susan Calman and Jenny Eclair at this year’s Edinburgh…

Fringe takes over another corner of Edinburgh
St Andrew Square to house venues
25/03/2014 … Edinburgh’s St Andrew Square is to become a new Fringe space this August.