Underbelly Festival set to return to London
At a new site off Oxford Street
15/04/2021 … The Underbelly Festival is set to return to London this summer - but in a new home.
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Thu 15 April 2021
Wed 14 April 2021
© BBC When is Alan Partridge coming back?
BBC confirms This Time's return
14/04/2021 … The BBC has confirmed that This Time With Alan Partridge will return on April 30.
Socially Distant Sports Bar goes live
Podcasters announce seven live dates
14/04/2021 … The Socially Distant Sports Bar podcasters have announced seven live dates for this summer.
© zoetnet / Flickr Edinburgh Fringe moves ahead
Shows can register from next month - but huge questions remain
14/04/2021 … The Edinburgh Fringe is opening for show registrations from May 5.
Brighton Comedy Garden returns
Mammoth outdoor gigs this summer
14/04/2021 … Brighton’s Comedy Garden is to return this year, featuring stars such as Sara Pascoe, Dara Ó Briain, Alan Davies and Aisling Bea.
© Channel 4 Joe Lycett to make his HIGNFY debut
Comic will be a panellist later this month
14/04/2021 … Joe Lycett is to make his debut on Have I Got News For You later this month.
Matt Forde announces West End shows
...and a live stream with Tony Blair
14/04/2021 … Matt Forde has announced three West End gigs plus the first livestream of his Political Party podcast, which will feature Tony Blair.
Tue 13 April 2021
Edinburgh International Festival WILL go ahead
...but still no news on the Fringe
13/04/2021 … There will be at least some festival shows in Edinburgh this summer.