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© Stuart Hogben Bill Bailey, Jason Manford, Omid Djalili and more
09/06/2020 … Bill Bailey, Jason Manford, Milton Jones and Omid Djalili are among the big names line up for yet another drive-in comedy club that has been launched today.
Presenter told comic she was hurt by his portrayal
09/06/2020 … Keith Lemon creator Leigh Francis was shamed into making his tearful apology over his portrayal of black celebrities by talk show host Trisha Goddard, it has been…
King Rocker selected for Sheffield Doc/Fest
08/06/2020 … A film Stewart Lee made about Birmingham post-punk band The Nightingales is to receive its world premiere at the Sheffield Doc/Fest.
© C4 Almost 500 complained after she said she wished Boris Johnson dead
08/06/2020 … TV regulators Ofcom have decided not to take action against The Last Leg after Miriam Margolyes confessed on the show that she wanted Boris Johnson to die of coronavirus.
08/06/2020 … Another drive-in stand-up night has been announced as the comedy world struggles with ways to operate in the world of lockdown.
Comedy Women in Print Prize reveals its shortlists
08/06/2020 … The nominees have been announced for the second annual Comedy Women in Print Prize.
© GCB Films/Infinity Hill The best of the week's comedy on TV and radio
07/06/2020 … The best of the week's comedy on TV and radio Sunday June THE RANGANATION: This week, Romesh Ranganathan will be joined virtually by Paloma Faith…
© Steve Ullathorne 06/06/2020 … Here's Chortle's daily round-up of new comedy to watch at home during lockdown.
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