When comics and musicians collide
Ten genuine(ish) musical collaborations
02/07/2013 … With Eddie Murphy, Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock all working – or rumoured to be working – with musicians on future projects, here’s our entirely arbitrary…
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Tue 02 July 2013
© BBC/Fremantle Productions Strong stuff
Count Arthur creator Steve Delaney on his new BBC Two sitcom
02/07/2013 … After a seven hit radio series, and a successful cult career on the Edinburgh Fringe, Count Arthur Strong is coming to TV, with a BBC Two series due to start on…
Wed 26 June 2013
© BBC 'If we didn't get along it would all fall apart'
Pappy's on their BBC Three show Badults
26/06/2013 … After being nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award and winning a 2013 Chortle gong, sketch trio Pappy’s – aka Tom Parry, Matthew Crosby and Ben Clark – have…
Tue 25 June 2013
Take my advice...
20 quotes from the Chortle comedy conference
25/06/2013 … • Alex Petty, Laughing Horse: ‘Comedy looks easy to get into but it is a long slog.
Mon 24 June 2013
Win Portlandia DVD
24/06/2013 … The cult American sketch series Portlandia has been released on DVD for the first time in Britain today – and we have five copies to give away.
Fri 21 June 2013
'It's so rare to find a comic that doesn't become dated'
Joel Dommett chooses his Perfect Playlist
21/06/2013 … Tommy TiernanTommy is my absolute favourite comedian in the world to watch.
Mon 17 June 2013
Win Parks & Rec DVD
17/06/2013 … The second series of hit American sitcom Parks and Recreation is released on DVD today – and we have six copies to give away to Chortle readers.
Wed 12 June 2013
What laughter are you after?
An extract from Phil Kay's new book, The Wholly Viable
12/06/2013 … Hopefully this here book will skip up the Kindle like a good gig.