'They fire out comedy gold like a baseball pitching machine'
31/01/2025 … Reviewer Tim Harding gives a rundown of the comedy he's been watching in London in the last two weeks.
2025 Archives
Fri 31 January 2025
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Review of Radio 4's new sketch show
31/01/2025 … Radio 4 have admirable intentions in seeking out the best online comedy creators and giving them a mainstream platform.
New Disney+ comedy from Jemaine Clement
Flight Of The Conchords star will appear alongside The Split's Nicola Walker
31/01/2025 … Flight Of The Conchords comedian Jemaine Clement is to star in a new comedy series from the makers of Baby Reindeer.
Are you peri-peri funny?
Nando's launch comedy nights – and a new act contest
31/01/2025 … Nando’s is to host a string of comedy nights – and is on the lookout for new acts to appear on the bill.
© BBC/Fudge Park Filming starts on Daddy Issues series 2
With David Morrissey and Aimee Lou Wood
31/01/2025 … Filming has begun on the second series of Daddy Issues, the comedy starring David Morrissey and Aimee Lou Wood as father and daughter.
Marjolein Robertson to release her first stand-up special
Marj was 'written for those affected by abusive relationships'
31/01/2025 … Shetland-born stand-up Marjolein Robertson is to release her first stand-up show as a free YouTube special on Sunday.
Mat Ricardo writes a children's book
About using magic and comedy skills to build confidence
31/01/2025 … Comedy cabaret performer Mat Ricardo has written his first book, described as a ‘self-help guide for children’.
Thu 30 January 2025
Edinburgh Fringe appoints a new chief executive
Tony Lankester joins from Riverside Studios
30/01/2025 … Tony Lankester as been appointed as chief executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society.