2021 Archives
Fri 19 March 2021
Andrew Doyle joins GB News
Regular slot for 'anti-woke' comedian
19/03/2021 … Anti-‘woke’ comedian Andrew Doyle is to join new TV channel GB News.
Where did Tommy Cooper get his fez?
Test your knowledge of the comedy titan with our special trivia quiz
19/03/2021 … To mark Tommy Cooper's centenary, Chortle's regular trivia guru, the broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker, has put together a special quiz to test…
Tommy Cooper's best jokes and tricks
A selection of one-liners and video clips to mark the comedian's centenary
19/03/2021 … In commemoration of Tommy Cooper, who was born 100 years ago today, here are some of his most-loved jokes and routines.
Thu 18 March 2021
5k To Couch
Teaser clip from the forthcoming mockumentary Grave New World
18/03/2021 … Many people have taken up a lot more exercise during lockdown.
BBC creates a new comedy commissioner
Hannah Rose to work out of Salford as Corporation shifts away from London
18/03/2021 … The BBC has created a new comedy commissioner, to be based in Salford.
© Matt Crockett It's the Melbourne comedy festival... virtually
18/03/2021 … British comedy fans might feel as if they can only watch on in envy as the Melbourne International Comedy Festival kicks off next week.
Asim Chaudhry stars in new Walkers Crisps ad
18/03/2021 … Asim Chaudhry has replaced Gary Lineker as the face of Walkers Crisps in their new advert.