2020 Archives
Sun 31 May 2020
Comic to tell the tale of 'the worst zoo in Britain'
New Radio 4 show for Tudur Owen
31/05/2020 … It’s not quite Tiger King, but Welsh comedian Tudur Owen is making a Radio 4 show about how he and his family became the owners of what was dubbed ‘The…
© BBC/Tiger Aspect Productions/Matt Squires The secret of comedy? Two-timing
Pick of the week's comedy on TV and radio
31/05/2020 … The week's best comedy on TV and radio Sunday May 31 THE RANGANATHAN: This week, Romesh Ranganathan will be joined virtually by Aisling Bea and…
Cabin Fever: Beard pencil Jenga
The latest from John Finnemore
31/05/2020 … MJN air steward Arthur Shappey attempts a world record for beard pencil Jenga in this latest Cabin Fever vlog.
Sat 30 May 2020
Nick Helm releases 'the greatest show in the last 27 years'
30/05/2020 … Here's Chortle's daily round-up of new comedy to watch at home during lockdown.
Fri 29 May 2020
Radio 4 sitcom for Room Next Door comic Michael Spicer
Semi-autobiographical show to air next month
29/05/2020 … Radio 4 is to air a semi-autobiographical sitcom from Room Next Door comedian Michael Spicer.
Robin Ince and Brian Cox to record with a 'virtual' radio audience
Infinite Monkey Cage taping is a BBC first
29/05/2020 … Robin Ince and Professor Brian Cox are to pioneer a new BBC technology to record radio show with a virtual studio audience.
New fund for Northern working-class comedians
£50 grants for those who need kit
29/05/2020 … Comedian Red Redmond has set up a fund to help working-class comedians from the north of England make online content during lockdown.