© Ardfern/CC BY-SA 3.0 We'll bounce back, say comedy clubs
30/04/2020 … The owners of Britain’s biggest comedy clubs are confident they can bounce back from the lockdown – but are uncertain when that would be.
Thu 30 April 2020
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Live comedy isn't going away
How clubs will emerge from lockdown... in their bosses' own words
30/04/2020 … Chortle asked the bosses of some of Britain’s biggest purpose-built comedy venues for their thoughts on when and how they might reopen after lockdown.
Comics to host radio sports show
Union Jack radio showcases the stars who can't compete...
30/04/2020 … Comedians Justin Moorhouse, Patrick Monahan, Zoe Lyons, Paul Sinha and Athena Kugblenu are to host a new sports series and podcast for Union Jack radio.
© Steve Ullathorne Comics play Dungeons & Dragons for charity
30/04/2020 … Comedians Nish Kumar, Sue Perkins, Ed Gamble and Sara Pascoe are to play an online game of Dungeons & Dragons for charity.
BBC to air Tony Slattery's mental health film
As part of a season about the topic
30/04/2020 … A film about Tony Slattery is to be a cornerstone of a new BBC season about mental health.
James Corden has eye surgery
Comic taking some time off his US talk show
30/04/2020 … James Corden is taking time off from his US talk show after undergoing eye surgery.
Plebs to end with a feature-length special
...but no new series for ITV2's ancient Roman sitcom
30/04/2020 … Plebs is to come to an end with a feature-length special.
Wed 29 April 2020
Mo Gilligan announces free gig for key workers
...as his new show comes to Channel 4
29/04/2020 … Mo Gilligan is to perform a free stand-up show for NHS and key workers.