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Best of the week's comedy on TV and radio
31/07/2022 … Here’s our pick of the best comedy programmes on TV, radio and on demand this week: Monday August 1 I DIDN’T KNOW YOU CARED: This largely forgotten…
2022 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Sun 31 July 2022
Finding Nimmo
31/07/2022 … The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the thousands of events Chortle currently has listed.
Sat 30 July 2022
© UKTV Bob Fleming is 'offensive to Covid sufferers'
Why BBC blocked character's reunion with Paul Whitehouse
30/07/2022 … The BBC blocked a TV comeback for Fast Show character Bob Fleming - for fear his constant coughing might be offensive to Covid sufferers.
Fri 29 July 2022
Pop-up store to mark South Park's 25th anniversary
Full of ‘Instagrammable moments'
29/07/2022 … A dedicated South Park shop is to open in Central London for three days next month to mark the 25th anniversary of the animated comedy.
Birmingham Improv Festival to return
18 troupes to perform across four days
29/07/2022 … The Birmingham Improv Festival is to return, showcasing 18 troupes across its five days.
Edinburgh Fringe adds another 146 shows
Festival almost up to 2019 strength
29/07/2022 … Another 146 Edinburgh Fringe shows have gone on sale today – bringing this year’s tally to 3,385 so far.
Thu 28 July 2022
Simon Day announces 2022 tour
Reprising some Fast Show characters
28/07/2022 … Fast Show star Simon Day is to tour the UK this autumn.
Fringe app: Equity demands fee rebate
Union calls for payout as missing app could hit ticket sales
28/07/2022 … Performers’ union Equity is calling for organisers of the Edinburgh Fringe to refund part of the registration fee it charfes comedians after failing…