Peter Kay’s doing secret stand-up gigs
Low-key events fuel hopes of a future tour
06/10/2022 … Peter Kay has been playing a string of secret stand-up gigs, sparking speculation he is set to announce a major tour.
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Thu 06 October 2022
War of words over BBC's 'repugnant' grammar Nazi sketch
The phrase should be banned, say the Queen’s English Society
06/10/2022 … Its name suggests a genteel defence of good language, but the Queen’s English Society has launched a fierce attack on a Radio 4 comedy show that mocked its…
Elis James and John Robins bring Made Up Games to the stage
Live version of their radio #content
06/10/2022 … Elis James and John Robins are to perform Made Up Games, the regular segment of their radio show, live on stage.
Russell Howard announces 2023 tour dates
06/10/2022 … Russell Howard has announced a major new tour for 2023.
Australia to make its own version of Taskmaster
With comics Tom Gleeson and Tom Cashman
06/10/2022 … Australia is making its own version of Taskmaster, to air next year.
Wed 05 October 2022
Foil Arms and Hog announce UK dates
As Maisie Adam extends her tour
05/10/2022 … Irish comedy trio Foil Arms and Hog have announced a UK tour for autumn 2023.
Mae Martin as an elephant shrew
New comedy videos for animal conservation charity
05/10/2022 … Here's Mae Martin voicing an elephant shrew in a new web series promoting an animal conservation charity.
Film to chart the history of Britain's oldest comedy club
Seann Walsh, Stewart Lee and others to hail Downstairs at the King's Head
05/10/2022 … The maker of the acclaimed documentary about comedian Ian Cognito is working on a new film about the oldest comedy venue in Britain.