Eddie Kadi to host a comedy showcase for BBC Radio 1Xtra
Hackney Empire gig will also be available on iPlayer
26/01/2024 … BBC Radio 1Xtra is to host a comedy gala showcasing black stand-up talent that will also be available to watch on iPlayer.
2024 Archives
Fri 26 January 2024
George Carlin estate sues over AI special
Lawsuit claims copyright infringement
26/01/2024 … The estate of George Carlin is suing the makers of a special which purportedly used AI to create an hour-long show in the voice of the late, groundbreaking comedian.
'Picture Noel Edmonds having an existential crisis'
26/01/2024 … In this new fortnightly column, reviewer Tim Harding gives a rundown of the best comedy he's been watching in London.
Kevin Bridges to host this year's Teenage Cancer Trust benefit
Line-up announced for annual Royal Albert Hall fundraiser
26/01/2024 … The line-up has been announced for the annual Teenage Cancer Trust comedy night at the Royal Albert Hall.
Thu 25 January 2024
Mark Normand stage invasion: what really happened
Viral video turned out to be a staged stunt
25/01/2024 … Comedian Mark Normand has explained that a bizarre on-stage incident that went viral this week was all just a publicity stunt.
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…
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.