© Steve Ullathorne Paul Zerdin announces 2025 tour
Ventriloquist back with his characters
01/11/2024 … Comedy ventriloquist Paul Zerdin has announced a 31-date UK tour for his new show, Jaw Drop, in 2025.
2024 News
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Fri 01 November 2024
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Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly reunite for new comedy movie
Stan & Ollie dup back together for The Players
01/11/2024 … Steve Coogan is to be reunited with his Stan & Ollie co-star John C.
Just released, footage from the 1992 opening of Belfast's first comedy club
A 21-year-old Patrick Kielty launches The Empire Laughs Back
01/11/2024 … Footage of a 21-year-old Patrick Kielty performing on the opening night of Belfast’s first comedy club has been posted online.
© BBC/Avalon Chris & Rosie Ramsey pilot a new TV show
Featuring beefs and ‘it goes or I go’
01/11/2024 … Chris & Rosie Ramsey are working on a new family entertainment show for TV.
Thu 31 October 2024
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.
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.