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17/07/2024 … Richard Ayoade has written a new novel, about his fictional quest to rescue Harauld Hughes – a practically mythical mid-century playwright – from obscurity.
© Netflix Among 11 nominations for Baby Reindeer
17/07/2024 … Richard Gadd has been nominated for two Emmys for writing and starring in Baby Reindeer, in shortlists dominated by The Bear.
But it was trans jokes that ended their friendship
17/07/2024 … Robin Ince has said Ricky Gervais effectively bullied him during their time touring together.
Inspired by his ADHD hyperfixation
17/07/2024 … Radio 4 has ordered a new four-part stand-up show from Ashley Blaker, inspired by how his autism and ADHD make him obsess about his interests.
Drawing is 'a portal for my imagination' says comic
17/07/2024 … More than 200 of Billy Connolly’s artworks are to be published in a new book this autumn.
Tour pulled and all future plans 'on hold' after Trump comments
16/07/2024 … Jack Black has pulled the plug on the current Tenacious D tour after his partner Kyle Gass joked about the assassination attempt against Donald Trump.
Streaming platform reveals first 14 shows to be aired
16/07/2024 … Streaming service NextUp has announced the first batch of shows it will be broadcasting from the Edinburgh Fringe.
Almost 90 per cent of performers report issues at the festival
15/07/2024 … Comedy production company Objectively Funny are publishing a new edition of their Small Book On Mental Health for this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.
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