© BBC Kathy Rivett is our latest student finalist
Comedian triumphs at York semi
14/03/2025 … Kathy Rivett has won the penultimate semi-final of this year’s Chortle Student Comedy Award.
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Fri 14 March 2025
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© BBC Studios Two Doors Down set for a comeback
Christmas special reportedly in the works
14/03/2025 … Two Doors Down is reportedly returning to screens for a Christmas special.
Second issue for comedy magazine Chaff
14/03/2025 … Alternative comedy magazine Chaff has published its second edition.
Which venues have won 2025 Chortle Awards?
14/03/2025 … We can today reveal the venue and club winners in this year’s Chortle Awards.
Thu 13 March 2025
© BBC/Scott Kershaw Kevin Bishop: I'm an alcoholic
Comic also reveals his marriage broke down
13/03/2025 … Comedian Kevin Bishop has revealed his struggles with alcoholism, and told how he has split from his wife of 19 years.
Seven comics up for Billy Connolly Award
Celebrating the spirit of Glasgow
13/03/2025 … Seven comedians have been shortlisted for this year’s Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award.
Rachel Parris writes a Pride & Prejudice sequel
Austen-inspired novel is comedian's first
13/03/2025 … Rachel Parris has written a sequel to Pride And Prejudice, imagining what happens to Charlotte Lucas after she marries the ‘odious’ Mr Collins.
Rob Brydon to go on a 'Honky Tonk Road Trip'
Comic to explore the roots of country music
13/03/2025 … He famously sang Islands In The Stream as Bryn in Gavin and Stacey – now Rob Brydon is to host a documentary about the origins of country music and its…