2017 Archives
Tue 25 July 2017
We didn't mean to deceive!
Comics hit back over Chortle's blurb-shaming
25/07/2017 … Some of the comedians Chortle ‘named and shamed' for misleading Edinburgh Fringe blurbs yesterday have complained that their inclusion in our list was…
Little tour for big comics
25/07/2017 … Three of America’s top live comics are heading to the UK for a brief arena tour.
As the comedians said to the Bishop...
Guests announced for series 3 of John's talk show
25/07/2017 … The line-up has been announced for the third series of John Bishop: In Conversation With… John Cleese, David Walliams and Jimmy Carr are among…
Are Mel and Sue working on a new sitcom?
25/07/2017 … Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins are reportedly working on a new BBC sitcom.
Mon 24 July 2017
Hannah Gadsby wins top Aussie award
Helpmann accolade for her stand-up show Nanette
24/07/2017 … Hannah Gadsby has been hailed in Australia’s most prestigious awards for live performance.
Jim Jefferies on dumbing down
24/07/2017 … Jim Jefferies has launched a campaign NEVER to run for President.
© BBC How Al Murray saved a farm worker's life
Comic tells of horrific accident
24/07/2017 … Al Murray has revealed how he once helped save a teenage farm worker’s life after a horrifying accident The comic was just 11 years old and on holiday…