Trailer for Nandor Fodor & The Talking Mongoose
Simon Pegg stars in a bizarre true(?) story
20/07/2023 … Here's the trailer for Simon Pegg's new film, Nandor Fodor & The Talking Mongoose.
2023 Archives
Thu 20 July 2023
© Peter Rogan Ken Dodd becomes a museum piece
Major exhibition to comedian opens this autumn
20/07/2023 … A new exhibition celebrating Ken Dodd is to open at the Museum of Liverpool this autumn.
Edinburgh Fringe 10x10: Ten wonders from down under
Top shows Chortle previously reviewed in Australia
20/07/2023 … Here are ten shows Chortle previously reviewed – and recommended - at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
David Nobbs comedy writing winners announced
Rebecca Bain and Alex Garrick-Wright scoop £1,000
20/07/2023 … Comedy writers Rebecca Bain and Alex Garrick-Wright have won this year’s David Nobbs writing prize, given in memory of the Reginald Perrin creator.
© Amazon Studios Romesh Ranganathan and Tom Davis to revive Takeshi’s Castle
Comics revealed as hosts of Amazon reboot
20/07/2023 … Romesh Ranganathan and Tom Davis are to provide the commentary for revived game show Takeshi’s Castle, it has been revealed.
Birmingham Comedy Festival launches 2023 programme
20/07/2023 … The Birmingham Comedy Festival has officially launched its 2023 programme.
Wed 19 July 2023
'Sorry, we only take contactless'
From Jazz Emu and Sam Campbell... with help from Mark Silcox
19/07/2023 … Jazz Emu has teamed up with Sam Campbell for his latest track – and accompanying sketch.
© EM80/Pixabay Rent a place at the Edinburgh Fringe for £1,100
19/07/2023 … Think accommodation is expensive at the Edinburgh Fringe? Well, you could be paying more than £1,100 just for a car parking space for the month.