First look at Holding, ITV's adaptation of Graham Norton's novel
Comedy-drama launches next month
19/02/2022 … ITV has released the first trailer for its new comedy-drama Holding, an adaptation of Graham Norton's bestselling debut novel.
2022 Archives
Sat 19 February 2022
© Netflix Dave Chappelle to front four more Netflix specials
Giving other stand-ups 'their time to shine'
19/02/2022 … Dave Chappelle is to introduce four new comedy specials for Netflix, as the streaming service gives renewed backing to the controversial comedian.
Fri 18 February 2022
© Titanic Belfast/CC BY-SA 2.0 Revealed: Why Prince Andrew is so stupid
18/02/2022 … Tweets of the week Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration which explains why Prince Andrew is so stupid.
The Real Charlie Chaplin
Review of a fascinating new documentary
18/02/2022 … He’s one of the few comedians to whom the word ‘iconic’ can properly be applied.
David O’Doherty announces UK tour
Returning to the stage with 'all the misplaced confidence of a waiter with no pad'
18/02/2022 … David O’Doherty has announced a new UK tour, Whoa Is Me.
Thu 17 February 2022
Could this be your calling?
Alternative bingo hall seeks comedians
17/02/2022 … Alternative bingo hall Dabber’s is looking for comedians who could call the numbers at its London games.
© Ros Kavanagh Endgame, with Frankie Boyle
Review of a new production at the Gate Theatre, Dublin
17/02/2022 … Frankie Boyle might not seem the obvious name to be cast in a desolate Samuel Beckett play.
© C4 'There’s something infectious about watching people genuinely having a good time'
17/02/2022 … Sandi Toksvig is returning to Channel 4 with a new series of Extraordinary Escapes, in which she tours the country with a guest.