© Damian Bennett Tim Minchin's Back hits cinemas
16/11/2022 … Tim Minchin’s last live tour Back is to be shown in UK cinemas next week.
2022 Archives
Wed 16 November 2022
© Damian Bennett 
Jerry Sadowitz at the Eventim Apollo
After the Edinburgh Fringe ban, a review of his 'biggest gig yet'
16/11/2022 … Those who think ‘woke’ to be a dirty word believe there’s a huge, untapped market for offensive comedy that’s been stifled by the politically…
© GCB Films/Infinity Hill Staged gets a third series
David Tennant and Michael Sheen comedy returns – this time to Britbox
16/11/2022 … David Tennant and Michael Sheen have secretly made a third series of Staged – which will be released next week.
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.
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.