BBC picks up topical Romesh Ranganathan show
The Ranganation heads to BBC Two
24/08/2018 … BBC Two has commissioned a new topical show from Romesh Ranganathan The Ranganation features a focus group of 25 people – including the…
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© Steve Ullathorne Danny Garnell wins So You Think You're Funny?
Londoner scoops new act title at Edinburgh Fringe
23/08/2018 … Danny Garnell has won this year’s So You Think You’re Funny new act competition at the Edinburgh Fringe The South Londoner takes home a £2,500…
Rachel Parris wins breakthrough talent award
Comic hailed at Edinburgh TV festival
23/08/2018 … Stand-up Rachel Parris has been named breakthrough talent of the year by the Edinburgh TV Festival.
Ian Smith: Craft
Edinburgh Fringe review by Steve Bennett
23/08/2018 … Ian Smith’s lively, playful stand-up is so good he probably doesn’t need a gimmick – but he’s got one anyway.
Filming starts on Fleabag series 2
As Sherlock's Andrew Scott joins the cast
23/08/2018 … Filming has started on the second series of Fleabag, with Andrew Scott – best known for playing Moriarty to Benedict Cumberbatch’s Sherlock –…
What inspired you to get into comedy?
23/08/2018 … Watching Monty Python for the first time at a party at the neighbour's farm.
Jamie MacDonald: Blinkered
Edinburgh Fringe review by Jay Richardson
23/08/2018 … Jamie MacDonald's anecdotes usually revolve around a decision of whether to exploit or resist being a special case.
Anthony Jeselnik: Funny Games
Edinburgh Fringe review by Steve Bennett
23/08/2018 … Anthony Jeselnik starts the first of his two shows at the Edinburgh Fringe with the greatest opening joke of all time.