2016 Archives
Tue 09 February 2016
Jokes violate norms - that's why they're funny AND offensive
Barry Carter looks at the theories of comedy
09/02/2016 … There are many popular theories of comedy which attempt to explain why we find something funny.
Carry On writer dies at 93
Norman Hudis wrote first six movies
09/02/2016 … Norman Hudis, who wrote the first six Carry On films, has died in California at the age of 93.
Anita Dobson joins Gold's Rebel sitcom
With Bill Paterson, Anna Crilly and Amit Shah
09/02/2016 … Anita Dobson, Bill Paterson and Anna Crilly have all be signed up to the new sitcom based on The Oldie magazine's cartoon strip The Rebel.
© Mark Johnson / Channel4 'It's a great chance for me to behave like a dickhead'
Jack Whitehall on playing JP in Fresh Meat
09/02/2016 … University comedy-drama Fresh Meat is soon returning for a fourth and final series.
Chortle Student Comedy Award heats 2016
09/02/2016 … February 15: GlasgowJim’s BarQueen Margaret Union22 University GardensGlasgowG12 8QHMC: Scott AgnewDoors 7.
The UK Pun Championships 2016
Gig review by Steve Bennett at Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival
09/02/2016 … Punday, bloody #punday.