Banned! Fern Brady's advert ruled too offensive to show
Advertising Standards Agency upholds complaint
20/11/2024 … The advert for Fern Brady’s stand-up tour has been officially banned for causing religious offence.
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Wed 20 November 2024
© Aemen Sukkar at Jiksaw Kerry Godliman announces a new tour
As does Scott Bennett, Benji Waterhouse, Stuart Mitchell and more
20/11/2024 … Kerry Godliman leads a host of comedians announcing tour dates today.
Taskmaster Live Experience extends its run
Another month to try the challenges
20/11/2024 … The Taskmaster live experience is to extend its run.
Who's on the 2024 Royal Variety Performance
Comics, magicians and a follow-up to Play That Goes Wrong
20/11/2024 … Comedians Ellie Taylor, Matt Forde, Scott Bennett and Larry Dean will all be appearing at this year’s Royal Variety Performance.
© Hat Trick Productions Jason Manford named as Have I Got Sport For You host
20/11/2024 … Jason Manford has been named as the host of Have I Got Sport For You.
Tue 19 November 2024
Fast Show goes back on tour
More dates following their 30th anniversary celebrations
19/11/2024 … The cast of the Fast Show are going back on tour following the success of the 30th anniversary live shows earlier this year.
Comic reported to Indian police – by the people who booked him
Yash Rathi now faces criminal probe over offensive material
19/11/2024 … An Indian comedian is being investigated by police for using bad language on stage – after being reported by the people who booked him.
Former Dave commissioners launch comedy production label
Iain Coyle and Joe McVey set up Square Pears
19/11/2024 … Former Dave commissioners Iain Coyle and Joe McVey have launched their own comedy production label Square Pears.