New stand-up show on Jim Davidson’s Ustreme
31/10/2024 … Jim Davidson’s Ustreme streaming services is launching a weekly stand-up show.
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Thu 31 October 2024
Janey Godley gets an honorary doctorate
University of Glasgow tribute as she receives end-of-life care
31/10/2024 … Janey Godley has been made an honorary doctor by the University of Glasgow.
© ITV Lorraine Kelly to guest host Have I Got News For You
Back in the hotseat... after 19 years
31/10/2024 … Lorraine Kelly is to guest host Have I Got News For You for the second time – 19 years after the first.
Meet the 2024 BBC New Comedy Award heat winners
Final to be hosted by Lucy Beaumont
31/10/2024 … The winners of all the heats of this year’s BBC New Comedy Awards have been revealed.
Wed 30 October 2024
Cally Beaton writes her first book
'Part memoir, part stereotype-defying manifesto,’
30/10/2024 … Cally Beaton has written her first book, about her ‘mid-life reinvention’ from TV executive to stand-up comedian.
Tootsie and Young Frankenstein star Teri Garr dies at 79
Watch some of her career highlights
30/10/2024 … Comedy actress Teri Garr – whose credits include Young Frankenstein and Tootsie – has died at the age of 79.
Leicester Comedy Festival announces its 2025 programme
Biggest event yet, with 720 shows
30/10/2024 … The Leicester Comedy Festival has announced its 2025 programme, which will be its biggest yet.
'We're determined live comedy should have a seat at the table'
Industry body to set out its next moves
30/10/2024 … The UK Live Comedy Association is hosting two Zoom meetings to update members on the work it’s doing.