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.
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Thu 31 October 2024
© 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.
Tue 29 October 2024
Beat The Frog World Series 2024 finalists announced
Manchester's new act challenge comes to a climax on Monday
29/10/2024 … The finalists have been announced for this year’s Beat the Frog World Series new act competition, held at the Frog and Bucket in Manchester.