Edinburgh Fringe: 10 shows in the New Town
Some comics on the wrong side of the tracks
17/07/2024 … The Fringe's centre of gravity has long shifted to the Old Town – but there's still plenty worth making the trip to the 'wrong' side of the…
Wed 17 July 2024
Watch comic Reuben Solo give HIMSELF the America's Got Talent golden buzzer
Aussie heads to the Edinburgh Fringe next month
17/07/2024 … Australian comic Reuben Solo got the golden buzzer on America's Got Talent last night – but only because he pressed it himself.
Robin Ince: Ricky Gervais was a bully
But it was trans jokes that ended their friendship
17/07/2024 … Robin Ince has said Ricky Gervais effectively bullied him during their time touring together.
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.
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.