Chris Ramsey to tape his last stand-up tour
'I've got to learn the show again,' comic admits
26/01/2024 … Chris Ramsey is to tape his last stand-up show 20/20 – almost two years after the tour ended The show – Ramsey’s biggest ever tour – was…
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Fri 26 January 2024
Eddie Kadi to host a comedy showcase for BBC Radio 1Xtra
Hackney Empire gig will also be available on iPlayer
26/01/2024 … BBC Radio 1Xtra is to host a comedy gala showcasing black stand-up talent that will also be available to watch on iPlayer.
George Carlin estate sues over AI special
Lawsuit claims copyright infringement
26/01/2024 … The estate of George Carlin is suing the makers of a special which purportedly used AI to create an hour-long show in the voice of the late, groundbreaking comedian.
Kevin Bridges to host this year's Teenage Cancer Trust benefit
Line-up announced for annual Royal Albert Hall fundraiser
26/01/2024 … The line-up has been announced for the annual Teenage Cancer Trust comedy night at the Royal Albert Hall.
Thu 25 January 2024
Mark Normand stage invasion: what really happened
Viral video turned out to be a staged stunt
25/01/2024 … Comedian Mark Normand has explained that a bizarre on-stage incident that went viral this week was all just a publicity stunt.
Latitude unveils its all-female comedy headliners
Jo Brand, Joanne McNally, Judi Love and Sara Pascoe
25/01/2024 … Jo Brand, Joanne McNally and Judi Love have joined Sara Pascoe as comedy headliners for Latitude Festival.
© uktv Fast Show makes a comeback as a live tour
Paul Whitehouse: 'We need to do it quick before we’re all dead'
25/01/2024 … The Fast Show is to make a 30th anniversary comeback, with a live tour.
Wed 24 January 2024
Jon Stewart returns to the Daily Show
To cover the US presidential election
24/01/2024 … Jon Stewart is making a surprise return to The Daily Show after nine years away.