Which venues have won 2025 Chortle Awards?
14/03/2025 … We can today reveal the venue and club winners in this year’s Chortle Awards.
2025 Archives
Fri 14 March 2025
Stuart Laws's grim fairytale
A visit to Leeds didn't go to plan
14/03/2025 … Here’s Stuart Laws telling a ‘grim fairytale’ about a nightmare job in Leeds.
'A rancid set of tragic self-loathing'
Tim Harding endures a Katie Hopkins performance in the name of his comedy diary
14/03/2025 … Reviewer Tim Harding gives a rundown of the comedy he's been watching in London - and online - in the last two weeks.
Thu 13 March 2025
© Karla Gowlett Sophie McCartney: One Foot In The Rave
13/03/2025 … On turning 40, Sophie McCartney decamped to Magaluf with all her gal pals, aiming to recreate the hedonism of their youth.
© BBC/Scott Kershaw Kevin Bishop: I'm an alcoholic
Comic also reveals his marriage broke down
13/03/2025 … Comedian Kevin Bishop has revealed his struggles with alcoholism, and told how he has split from his wife of 19 years.
Seven comics up for Billy Connolly Award
Celebrating the spirit of Glasgow
13/03/2025 … Seven comedians have been shortlisted for this year’s Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award.
Rachel Parris writes a Pride & Prejudice sequel
Austen-inspired novel is comedian's first
13/03/2025 … Rachel Parris has written a sequel to Pride And Prejudice, imagining what happens to Charlotte Lucas after she marries the ‘odious’ Mr Collins.
Rob Brydon to go on a 'Honky Tonk Road Trip'
Comic to explore the roots of country music
13/03/2025 … He famously sang Islands In The Stream as Bryn in Gavin and Stacey – now Rob Brydon is to host a documentary about the origins of country music and its…