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...as Room Next Door comic Michael Spicer turns podcaster too
12/05/2021 … Comedians Olga Koch, Huge Davies and Greig Johnson are making a new spoof podcast for BBC Sounds In Tech Tech Boom, hosts Carol and Joe, with their elderly sidekick,…
© First Minister Of Scotland Restrictions relaxed from Monday
11/05/2021 … Indoor comedy can resume in Scotland from Monday after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced a relaxation of lockdown measures.
Bill Murray venue jumps on lockdown relaxation
11/05/2021 … Comedy clubs are wasting no time in reopening once Covid lockdown restrictions relax on Monday.
11/05/2021 … Radio 4 series My Teenage Diary is to return for a tenth series later this summer.
Open-air fundraisers in the capital this summer
11/05/2021 … Comics including Rose Matafeo, Jamali Maddix and Rosie Jones are taking part in two major fundraising gigs at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in London this…
© BBC Simon Says revolves around obsessive fans
11/05/2021 … The BBC has released the movie poster-style image for next week’s episode of Inside No 9, with the first stills from the programme.
'Don't show our film without permission - or we'll sue'
10/05/2021 … The creators of This Is Spinal Tap have fired a warning shot against anyone planning to stage a drive-in or outdoor screening of the classic comedy.
Boris Johnson confirms relaxation of rules
10/05/2021 … Boris Johnson has confirmed that lockdown will be eased from next Monday – allowing live comedy to recommence.
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