The best American YouTube special of last year?
02/03/2025 … Reviewer Tim Harding gives a rundown of the comedy he's been watching in London - and online - in the last two weeks.
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Sun 02 March 2025
Wed 26 February 2025
Chortle Hotshots: See who performed in Bristol
26/02/2025 … Here are extracts from the sets of the comedians who took part in the Chortle Hotshots showcase at the Gaffe Comedy Club in Bristol on Tuesday night.
Tue 25 February 2025
© HBO Was Rose Matafeo's first acting credit a cartoon about robots made from stationery?
25/02/2025 … Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled – as always – by broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker.
Mon 24 February 2025
'I was convinced I was going to die on a mountain pass'
Ian Smith's Unforgettable 5 gigs
24/02/2025 … Ian Smith’s comedy special Crushing – which won him a nomination for the Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2023 – is released today.
Fri 21 February 2025
Student Comedy Award semi-finalists announced
Come and watch the stars of the future!
21/02/2025 … The semi-finalists have been announced for the 2025 Chortle Student Comedy Award.
Chortle Hotshots: See who performed in Birmingham
21/02/2025 … Here are extracts from the sets of the comedians who took part in the Chortle Hotshots showcase at the Glee Comedy Club in Birmingham on Wednesday night.
Wed 19 February 2025
'A must-watch for anyone interested in comedy, politics and speaking truth to power'
Jena Friedman shares her Perfect Playlist
19/02/2025 … Jena Friedman is heading to the Soho Theatre next week for a work in progress of her new show Motherf*cker.
Tue 18 February 2025
What is stand-up Jimeoin’s surname?
18/02/2025 … Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled – as always – by broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker.