The apology algorithm
Gavin Williamson gets the Room Next Door treatment
20/08/2020 … As sure as GCSEs was sure to end chaos, Michael Spice subjects Education Secretary Gavin Williamson to his Room Next Door treatment.
2020 Archives
Thu 20 August 2020
'Trevor Noah is a fascinating and funny new voice'
Our look back at the 2012 Edinburgh Fringe
20/08/2020 … In 2012, James Acaster made the first of his five appearances on the Edinburgh comedy shortlist, though he has never taken the top prize.
© Xavier Mas Simon Bird considers a return to stand-up
'I’m trying now to forge my own path' says Inbetweeners star
20/08/2020 … Simon Bird is considering a long-awaited return to the stand-up circuit.
Mo Gilligan joins The Masked Singer
Replacing Ken Jeong, who's grounded by Covid
20/08/2020 … Mo Gilligan is to join the panel of TV’s primetime show The Masked Singer.
Wed 19 August 2020
The Stand Up Sketch Show returns to ITV2
And these are the comedians taking part
19/08/2020 … The Stand Up Sketch Show is to return to ITV2 for a second series – filmed in front of a socially distanced comedy-club audience.
The Twelve Days of EdFringe
19/08/2020 … Cabaret singer and comedian Dusty Limits has released a version of his traditional festival song The Twelve Days of EdFringe on YouTube.
Is Borat making a comeback?
Sacha Baron Cohen spotted filming in LA
19/08/2020 … Sacha Baron Cohen has been spotted filming new scenes as Borat.
© Jenni Walkowiak BBC World Service launches a topical comedy show
Hosted by a Jewish-Palestinian lesbian married couple
19/08/2020 … The BBC World Service is launching a new topical comedy show.