Why the culture war is killing comedy
By conscientious objector Becky Fury
25/01/2024 … A lot of comedians and commentators who have adopted the currently trending ‘alternative’ right position have also adopted its mantra of ‘cancel…
2024 Archives
Thu 25 January 2024
Latitude unveils its all-female comedy headliners
Jo Brand, Joanne McNally, Judi Love and Sara Pascoe
25/01/2024 … Jo Brand, Joanne McNally and Judi Love have joined Sara Pascoe as comedy headliners for Latitude Festival.
© uktv Fast Show makes a comeback as a live tour
Paul Whitehouse: 'We need to do it quick before we’re all dead'
25/01/2024 … The Fast Show is to make a 30th anniversary comeback, with a live tour.
Wed 24 January 2024
Jon Stewart returns to the Daily Show
To cover the US presidential election
24/01/2024 … Jon Stewart is making a surprise return to The Daily Show after nine years away.
Henley Festival announces its 2024 line-up
Mark Watson, Dara Ó Briain, Sara Pascoe and more
24/01/2024 … The Henley Festival – the UK’s only black-tie music and arts festival – has announced its line-up for 2024.
Janey Godley documentary to close Glasgow Film Festival
Plus movies about Billy Connolly and Louis CK
24/01/2024 … A documentary about Janey Godley, her comedy and her cancer, is to close the Glasgow Film Festival, it has been announced.
© Matt Misisco Chris Martin releases his second album
LA-based Brit tapes a special in Washington DC
24/01/2024 … Chris Martin is to release his second comedy album, Above Ground Comedian, next month.
High Vaultage comedy
London festival announces line-up
24/01/2024 … London’s Pinch of Vault festival has announced its comedy line-up.