Ted Danson on his first reaction to the comedy he starred in
12/12/2024 … It might have revitalised his career – as well as his own love of comedy – but Ted Danson has admitted he initially hated Curb Your Enthusiasm.
New bursary for five comedians making their Edinburgh Fringe debuts
11/12/2024 … Chortle today launches a new initiative to showcase and support comedians making their debut at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe.
...and how he's never forgotten Rufus Hound's compering error
11/12/2024 … James Acaster has settled an old score with Rufus Hound about a gig he compered.
Laura Daniel and Joseph Moore’s The Sanctuary starts shooting next year
11/12/2024 … Kiwi comedy duo Two Hearts have written a comedy series about an eccentric American billionaire hiding in New Zealand.
Star didn't want to release John Cleese from his contract
11/12/2024 … David Frost almost scuppered Monty Python’s Flying Circus by refusing to release John Cleese from his contract, a memo fromn the BBC archives reveals.
...as does Mrs. Brown’s Boys actor Danny O’Carroll
11/12/2024 … Stand-up Gearóid Farrelly is to take part in Dancing With The Stars, Ireland’s version of Strictly Come Dancing.
© Toffee International Photos released from the shooting of the final episode
11/12/2024 … The BBC have released dozens of pictures – both on and off-screen – for the final episode of Gavin & Stacey, ahead of its Christmas Day broadcast.
10/12/2024 … Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled – as always – by broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker.
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