'There's a real danger for the future of the Edinburgh Fringe'
29/05/2021 … The entire future of the Edinburgh Fringe is under threat if the Scottish government does not ease social distancing rules soon, its organiser has warned.
2021 Archives
Sat 29 May 2021
© BBC/Fremantle Productions Count Arthur Strong comes to Netflix
The week's best comedy on demand
29/05/2021 … The week's best comedy on demand.
© WENN Comedy producer Charlie Hanson hit by 'predator' claims
TV veteran says he's 'shocked and appalled' at allegations
29/05/2021 … Veteran comedy producer Charlie Hanson has been hit by allegations of sexual misconduct.
Sophie Duker's axed Palestine routine 'broke broadcast rules'
So say Comedy Central after comics quit panel show over 'interference'
29/05/2021 … Comedy Central says that Sophie Duker’s routine about Palestine was cut from its all-female panel show because it broke broadcast rules.
Inbetweeners car goes for £15,000
...and a Tommy Cooper fez makes £4,000
29/05/2021 … The beaten-up Fiat Cinquecento Hawaii from The Inbetweeners fetched £15,000 at auction yesterday.
Fri 28 May 2021
© Hat Trick Productions 'One of the most disgusting performances in public life that I can remember'
Ian Hislop savages Dominic Cummings
28/05/2021 … Ian Hislop has branded Dominic Cummings’ appearance at the Commons select committee this week as ‘one of the most disgusting performances in public…
Comedians up for British Podcast Awards 2021
28/05/2021 … Alan Partridge, James Acaster and French and Saunders are among the nominees in this year’s British Podcast Awards.
Who called it Indian Variant?
28/05/2021 … Tweets of the week Who called it Indian Variant and not Vindaflu?! — Tez (@tezilyas) May 25, 2021 I’ve been vaccinated by a splendid nurse…