The satire defecit
How comics took their eye off the political ball
08/02/2015 … Comedians haven’t kept up with changes in politics, leaving them ill-equipped to satirise modern Parliament.
2015 Archives
Sun 08 February 2015
Your funny Valentines
08/02/2015 … We've launched a new Twitter feed at ChortleNOW – which will send alerts a minute or two before selected comedy programmes start on TV or radio.
Famine comedy: Questions in the House
MP tables Commons motion against Hungry
08/02/2015 … An MP has tabled a House of Commons motion calling on Channel 4 to drop its planned comedy set during the Irish famine.
Sarah Silverman pops in again...
More surprise sets at London clubs
08/02/2015 … Sarah Silverman made unannounced appearances at two London comedy clubs last night.
Ted Robbins suffered 12 cracked ribs
Injuries during treatment, but he's doing well
08/02/2015 … Ted Robbins suffered 12 broken ribs and a cracked breastbone as medics fought to save him when he collapsed on stage, it has been revealed.
Fri 06 February 2015
If you're not funny,you're nuts
By Joe Deez, who was punched on stage by an open spot
06/02/2015 … Most comedians choose this career to make people laugh.
Danny from The Voice... a great character comic?
Cariad Lloyd chooses her comedy favourites
06/02/2015 … Here’s a great list I completed recently:Send a card to Jessie Write a great list Stop being paranoid about Google Shave toes Conquer fear of stop-motion animationIt’s…
Nutella-stained jogging bottoms
06/02/2015 … • 'Drink doesn't add anything to your creativity.