Cameras roll on the second series of The Other One
Holly Walsh's sitcom to return
22/07/2021 … Filming has started on the second series of BBC One comedy The Other One.
2021 News
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Thu 22 July 2021
© BBC Comedy writer Sian Harries pegged as 'one to watch'
Edinburgh TV festival also spotlights a trio of comedy producers
22/07/2021 … Man Down co-writer Sian Harries and a trio of comedy producers have been named as ‘ones to watch’ by the Edinburgh TV festival.
Underbelly and Assembly return to Edinburgh Fringe
Top venues announce live shows
22/07/2021 … Underbelly and Assembly have announced programmes of live events for this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.
Olga Koch to front BBC tech podcast
Human Error discusses the impact of advancements on our lives
22/07/2021 … Olga Koch is to host a new BBC tech podcast.
Revealed: What the Bobby Ball statue will look like
Sculptor chosen for comedian's tribute
22/07/2021 … The statue of Bobby Ball will feature the comic as he was aged 40, with a ‘twinkle in his eye’ and in his familiar ‘Rock On Tommy’ stance,…
Wed 21 July 2021
Netflix announces launch date for Phil Wang's stand-up special
Just before his book comes out...
21/07/2021 … Netflix has announced that Phil Wang’s stand-up special will be released on August 10.
Monkey Barrel announce more Edinburgh Fringe shows
It's starting to look a bit like a festival...
21/07/2021 … Edinburgh’s Monkey Barrel venue has announced a major new batch of comedians for this year’s Fringe.
At last! It's the Chortle Student Comedy Award final
Top up-and-coming acts showcased in London's Bloomsbury Theatre
21/07/2021 … Tickets have gone on sale for this year’s Chortle Student Comedy Award final.