Why is Australian comedy like this?
16/11/2022 … A particular trait of some Australian comedians is exposed by Jack Druce in his latest video.
2022 Archives
Wed 16 November 2022
Freed! Iranian comic arrested for mocking murderous regime
Zainab Mousavi is back home after a month behind bars
16/11/2022 … The Iranian comedian arrested after speaking out against the regime has been released after a month in jail, according to reports.
Tue 15 November 2022
Louis CK and Dave Chappelle nominated for Grammys again
Judges overlook controversies dogging comedians
15/11/2022 … Supposedly cancelled comedian Louis CK has been nominated for another Grammy – alongside Dave Chappelle for the stand-up special that infuriated transgender…
Which painting features in a routine in Hannah Gadsby's Nanette?
Try our festive Tuesday Trivia Quiz
15/11/2022 … Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled – as always – by broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker.
Protester throws eggs at King Charles
15/11/2022 … Here’s Trevor Noah on the protester who threw eggs at King Charles.
Jim Jefferies announces UK tour dates
Give Em What They Want coming in spring 2023
15/11/2022 … Jim Jefferies is returning to the UK for a string of tour dates next year.
© Matt Crockett First Melbourne comedy festival 2023 tickets on sale
Including Mark Watson and Daniel Sloss
15/11/2022 … Mark Watson and Daniel Sloss are heading out to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival next year.
© BBC Romesh Ranganathan pilots new entertainment show
15/11/2022 … Romesh Ranganathan is piloting another new entertainment show – again featuring his mother Shanthi.