Death To Capitalism
08/06/2023 … A junior minister thinks he's come up with a new economic policy that might dismantle capitalism, in this new sketch from Joz Norris.
2023 Archives
Thu 08 June 2023
© Channel 4 Ofcom clears Frankie Boyle's royal family gag
It was clearly a joke, regulator tells complainants
08/06/2023 … Frankie Boyle’s joke about rioting in protest at the royal family has been cleared by TV watchdog Ofcom.
© Peter Dibdin Edinburgh Fringe 2023 programme launched
With 45,000 performances – a quarter fewer than in 2019
08/06/2023 … The programme for the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe has been published today – revealing that it will be about a quarter smaller than the last pre-pandemic event.
Wed 07 June 2023
Joe Lycett's in the Royal Academy again
His self-portrait in a pool (as Gary Lineker looks on) makes the Summer Exhibition
07/06/2023 … Joe Lycett has again made the Royal Academy’s famed Summer Exhibition.
Queen Of Oz trailer
07/06/2023 … Here's the trailer for Catherine Tate's new comedy Queen Of Oz.
© C4 Channel 4 cuts back on The Last Leg
Cash-strapped broadcaster reduces number of episodes
07/06/2023 … Channel 4 has reduced the number of episodes of The Last Leg to save money.
Fast Fringe 2023 line-up revealed
Dozens of acts on London showcase
07/06/2023 … The line-up has been announced for this year’s London Fast Fringe – Chortle’s packed showcase of acts heading to the Edinburgh Festival in August.
Mandy Muden appears on America's Got Talent
07/06/2023 … British comedy-magician Mandy Muden appeared on America's Got Talent last night, winning four yeses from judges.