Mike Bubbins' 1970s timewarp
The best of the week's comedy on TV and radio
08/05/2022 … Here’s our pick of the best comedy programmes on TV, radio and on demand this week.
2022 Archives
Sun 08 May 2022
Fishing, borders, and Chris Rock
08/05/2022 … The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the thousands of events Chortle currently has listed.
Jo Brand: TV producers tried to put me in heels
Comic reveals some 'absolutely ridiculous' wardrobe suggestions
08/05/2022 … It’s hard to picture Jo Brand in vertiginous stiletto heels – but that’s what TV producers tried to insist she wear on one quiz show.
© Andy Hollingworth Viggo Venn tops the Natys bill
08/05/2022 … Viggo Venn was named ‘top of the bill’ at the Naty new act of the year competition last night.
Sat 07 May 2022
Friends actor Mike Hagerty dies at 67
Performer leaves a long legacy of character comedy roles
07/05/2022 … Character actor Mike Hagerty, best known as building superintendent Mr Treeger on Friends, has died at the age of 67.
Quelle domage...
'Allo 'Allo star flops in local elections
07/05/2022 … Hidden deep in this week's local election results you might spot a familiar comedy name.
Mr Bean gets info NFTs
Rowan Atkinson boards the bandwagon... but is the market running out of steam?
07/05/2022 … He isn't the most savvy of characters - but Mr Bean is boarding the NFT bandwagon.
Is Peter Kay ready to return to stand-up?
'Keep your eye out for his tour,' says pal Jason Manford
07/05/2022 … Peter Kay could be back with a new stand-up show, his friend Jason Manford has indicated.