Suzi Ruffell plays the O2 (roof)
02/09/2020 … For comedians, a gig the O2 is the pinnacle of their career – now Suzi Ruffell is to become the first stand-up to perform ON TOP of the London landmark.
2020 Archives
Wed 02 September 2020
HBO drops James Veitch's special following assault allegations
Comic denies claims collated by The Hollywood Reporter
02/09/2020 … HBO Max has dropped James Veitch’s stand-up special amid claims of rape and sexual assault.
Tue 01 September 2020
John Bishop invests in new podcast network
And comic will make a show for the platform when it launches
01/09/2020 … John Bishop has invested in a new podcast network to be run by a team of former BBC employees.
London Podcast Festival announces first events
Socially distanced gigs broadcast online
01/09/2020 … The London Podcast Festival has announced the first events in this year’s programme.
© Johan Persson Paul Whitehouse protests theatre shutdowns
Silent West End protest with the rest of the Only Fool And Horses cast
01/09/2020 … Paul Whitehouse is to stage a protest with fellow members of the cast and crew of the Only Fools and Horses musical to draw attention to the plight of theatre…
Fresh Prince cast to reunite
Unscripted special for HBO Max
01/09/2020 … Will Smith is to reunite with the rest of the cast of The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air are to reunite to celebrate the sitcoms 30th anniversary.
Who tried to put Piers Morgan in Room 101?
01/09/2020 … Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled – as always – by broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker.
Fringe fundraiser nears £250,000
01/09/2020 … A campaign to help those affected by the cancellation of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe has raised almost £250,000.