© UKTV The Island
Review of Dave's new format hosted by Tom Allen
23/03/2022 … I watched Dave’s new comedy format The Island, not knowing it had been devised by stand-ups James Acaster, Ed Gamble, Lloyd Langford and John…
2022 Archives
Wed 23 March 2022
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Barbara Windsor told me all about shagging Sid James...
...and another Carry On star invited me up to her bedroom
23/03/2022 … In his book See You at the Premiere: Life At The Arse End Of Showbiz, Ross Smith charts his time working as a writer and researcher in the BBC radio light entertainment…
Mo Gilligan to return to The O2
Topping another Black British Takeover showcase
23/03/2022 … Mo Gilligan has announced his return to The O2, again headlining a showcase of black comedy talent.
GB News pilots a comedy panel show
With the Mash Report's Steve N Allen
23/03/2022 … TV channel GB News is piloting its own comedy show based on the political divide.
John Robins: Gambling almost cost me my life
Comedian speaks out to promote addiction helpline
23/03/2022 … John Robins has opened up about his gambling addiction as he backs a new campaign to help those with problems.
Tue 22 March 2022
Academics get serious about comedy
Major new studies into nature and benefits of the art
22/03/2022 … A major academic project is to examine the nature of comedy and the benefits it brings.
Leicester Square Theatre Sketch Off 2022
22/03/2022 … The year has rolled around to the Leicester Square Sketch Off final, this year streamed by NextUp for an online audience as well as the theatre crowd, although it…
In which state is Family Guy set?
Trivia quiz: Test your knowledge of animated comedy
22/03/2022 … Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled – as always – by broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker.