Radio 4 commissions a new Ashley Blaker stand-up series
Inspired by his ADHD hyperfixation
17/07/2024 … Radio 4 has ordered a new four-part stand-up show from Ashley Blaker, inspired by how his autism and ADHD make him obsess about his interests.
Wed 17 July 2024
Brassic series 6 trailer
Sky comedy to return in September
17/07/2024 … Sky has today released the trailer for Brassic series 6, which will air in September, featuring a speeding hearse, a crocodile, guns, swords and a life drawing class? Brassic…
Billy Connolly to release a book of artwork
Drawing is 'a portal for my imagination' says comic
17/07/2024 … More than 200 of Billy Connolly’s artworks are to be published in a new book this autumn.
Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee
Preview clip of new Australian show
17/07/2024 … Here's a preview clip from new Australian comedy show Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee.
Tue 16 July 2024
Edinburgh Fringe: 10 shows from Indian comedians
16/07/2024 … India’s stand-up scene may still be in its relative infancy, but its biggest names are fast becoming global players.
How much do you know about People Just Do Nothing?
16/07/2024 … Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled – as always – by broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker.
Is this the end of Tenacious D?
Tour pulled and all future plans 'on hold' after Trump comments
16/07/2024 … Jack Black has pulled the plug on the current Tenacious D tour after his partner Kyle Gass joked about the assassination attempt against Donald Trump.
© Steve Best 99 Club Bursary Showcase 2024
Review of five female comics making their Fringe debut
16/07/2024 … Making one small step towards levelling comedy’s male-dominated playing field, London’s 99 Club has been awarding £500 to two female or non-binary…