Colin Cole dies at 66
6ft 7in Australian was a familiar figure on UK stand-up circuit
06/12/2022 … Australian comedian Colin Cole – whose 6ft 7in frame was a familiar fixture on the UK stand-up circuit – has died at the age of 66.
2022 Archives
Tue 06 December 2022
What is Sheldon's catchphrase in the Big Bang Theory?
06/12/2022 … Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled – as always – by broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker.
Sky to debut Katherine Ryan and Rob Beckett specials
06/12/2022 … Sky Comedy is branching out into stand-up specials, debuting shows from Katherine Ryan and Rob Beckett later this month.
That’s My Jam trailer
Mo Gilligan's new BBC One show
06/12/2022 … The BBC has released a trailer for That’s My Jam, the new music gameshow hosted by Mo Gilligan.
Ed Byrne's joke saved my life
Cancer survivor thanks comic for prompting a GP visit
06/12/2022 … A woman has thanked Ed Byrne for saving her life with a joke.
TV newcomer up for top comedy writing award
Anna Costello's Dead Canny up against Derry Girls and Big Boys
06/12/2022 … A first-time TV writer is up for a prestigious comedy award, alongside Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee and comedian Jack Rooke.
Kevin Hart announces UK dates for 2023
Four arena shows for his Reality Check tour
06/12/2022 … Kevin Hart has announced a short run of UK dates.
Kirstie Alley dead at 71
Star of Cheers and Look Who's Talking had cancer
06/12/2022 … Cheers star Kirstie Alley has died of cancer at 71, her family have said.