Gareth Richards's Fringe show becomes a fundraiser
Comics use his slot to help late comedian's children
11/05/2023 … The show Gareth Richards was due to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe has been turned into a benefit for his family.
2023 News
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Thu 11 May 2023
Edinburgh Fringe adds 1,596 new shows
Programme swells to almost 3,000
11/05/2023 … Another 1,596 Edinburgh Fringe shows have gone on sale from the official festival box office today.
Wed 10 May 2023
Rev Richard Coles announces comedy tour
Pop star turned vicar turned broadcaster turned novelist hits the road
10/05/2023 … Reverend Richard Coles is set to embark on his first national tour.
Ghosts creators write a companion book
Spin-off to coincide with the end of the BBC comedy
10/05/2023 … The creators and stars of Ghosts are writing a companion book to the BBC sitcom.
Student Comedy Award 2023: Meet the final finalists
10/05/2023 … The remaining finalists for this year’s Chortle Student Comedy Award have been chosen.
Catherine Tate joins the Eurovision line-up
Reading out the British public's scores in the song contest
10/05/2023 … Catherine Tate has been picked to read out the UK’s scores at Saturday’s Eurovision final.
© UKTV David Mitchell’s Outsiders to return
Dave orders a third series of survival challenges
10/05/2023 … David Mitchell’s Outsiders is to return for a third season, broadcaster Dave has announced.
© David Woolfall Joanna Cherry MP threatens to sue The Stand for cancelling her Fringe show
Row over SNP politician's stance on trans issues could hit the courts
10/05/2023 … Scottish MP Joanna Cherry is taking legal action against The Stand comedy club for cancelling her Edinburgh Fringe show.