Troy Hawke in Crystal Palace
'Stroll-by' compliments by the face of the Greeters' Guild
31/01/2024 … Troy Hawke has released another of his videos cheering up strangers with well-chosen plaudits.
2024 Archives
Wed 31 January 2024
2024 Casting Awards nominations announced
Here's the comedy shortlist...
31/01/2024 … Nominees have been announced for this year’s Casting Directors' Guild Casting Awards.
© Rebecca Naen/Comic Relief Lenny Henry steps back from Red Nose Day broadcast
Comic Relief also announces big stand-up benefit and releases a new video
31/01/2024 … Sir Lenny Henry is to step down from hosting the Red Nose Day telethon after 39 years.
Tue 30 January 2024
What was Richmond's full name on The IT Crowd?
How much do you know about the show, as it turns 18?
30/01/2024 … The IT Crowd comes of age this week, with the first episode airing on February 3, 2006.
Chortle Student Comedy Award heats
Details of the 12 gigs around the UK and Ireland
30/01/2024 … Heats start soon for this year's Chortle Student Comedy Award – the 20th year we have run this prestigious competition.
Scott Agnew records a Radio 4 special
30/01/2024 … Scott Agnew is recording a Radio 4 special about his brushes with mortality.
UK tours for Six Chick Flicks and Urzila Carlson
Feminist parody and South African-Kiwi stand-up
30/01/2024 … Parody show Six Chick Flicks and New Zealand stand-up Urzila Carlson have both announced UK tours.
© The Comedy Unit BBC series for sketch duo Stevens & McCarthy
‘Two of Scotland’s most exciting live comedy performers’
30/01/2024 … Sketch duo Stevens & McCarthy are to make a comedy series for BBC Scotland, it has been announced today.