Watch clips from the Chortle Hotshots Bristol showcase
Where Paul Hilliard became our first official Hotshot of 2026
01/03/2026 … Here are extracts from all the comedians who performed at the Chortle Hotshots Bristol showcase last week.
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Sun 01 March 2026
Tue 24 February 2026
© Patrick Olner What is Rob Brydon's real surname?
Try our Welsh-themed Tuesday Trivia Quiz
24/02/2026 … Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled – as always – by broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker.
Mon 23 February 2026
The Chortle Award 2026 nominees are...
23/02/2026 … The shortlists have been announced for this year’s Chortle Awards supported by Ticketmaster.
Fri 20 February 2026
'I'm leaning hard into being a fusty, provincial middle-aged man'
Mike Wozniak on touring, Taskmaster and Three Bean Salad
20/02/2026 … Mike Wozniak began performing comedy in a medics’ sketch group.
'One of the most impressive sets I’ve seen in a long time – debut or otherwise'
Tim Harding's best o' Leicester
20/02/2026 … Reviewer Tim Harding gives a rundown of the comedy he caught at the Leicester Comedy Festival.
Tue 17 February 2026
© Matt Crockett What role is Alan Carr playing in a new Pixar movie?
17/02/2026 … Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled – as always – by broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker.
Thu 12 February 2026
'Comforting but grotesque'
Creepy Boys pick their comedy favourites
12/02/2026 … Queer Canadian performance comedy duo Creepy Boys – aka Sam Kruger and S.
Tue 10 February 2026
What's the kill count in Shrek?
10/02/2026 … Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled – as always – by broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker.