Michaela Coel joins Drag Race
Chewing Gum star to be a guest judge
10/07/2019 … Chewing Gum star Michaela Coel has been unveiled as one of the guest judges on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK when it airs on BBC Three this autumn.
Wed 10 July 2019
Why are jokes against the Jews still considered OK?
James Harris says the circuit has a blind spot when it comes to antisemitism
10/07/2019 … As the grandson of a Holocaust survivor, I’ve been thinking about antisemitism – racism against Jews – my whole life.
Edinburgh Fringe 10x10: Ten shows from around the world
10/07/2019 … It’s a funny old world… and here are ten comedians from its more unusual corners who are bringing their funnies to Edinburgh: 🇮🇸…
© BBC The Goodies: The movie?
Fans asked to crowdfund a 50th anniversary documentary film
10/07/2019 … The Goodies are hoping to make a feature-length documentary about their work – if producers can crowdfund the £100,000 needed from fans.
David Baddiel to write four new children’s books
New deal with publishers HarperCollins
10/07/2019 … David Baddiel is to write four new children’s books after signing a new deal with publisher Harper Collins.
Funny Women announces its 2019 semi-finalists
10/07/2019 … Funny Women has announced the semi-finalits in its annual 'stage award' for the best live female comedians.
Lou Sanders announces a new tour
...on the day her last Taskmaster episode airs
10/07/2019 … Lou Sanders has announced a 40-day tour of her new show Say Hello To Your New Step-Mummy.
Friends is NOT leaving Netflix in the UK
...but America is not so lucky
10/07/2019 … Friends is to disappear from Netflix – but not in the UK.