New Disney+ comedy from Jemaine Clement
Flight Of The Conchords star will appear alongside The Split's Nicola Walker
31/01/2025 … Flight Of The Conchords comedian Jemaine Clement is to star in a new comedy series from the makers of Baby Reindeer.
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Fri 31 January 2025
Are you peri-peri funny?
Nando's launch comedy nights – and a new act contest
31/01/2025 … Nando’s is to host a string of comedy nights – and is on the lookout for new acts to appear on the bill.
© BBC/Fudge Park Filming starts on Daddy Issues series 2
With David Morrissey and Aimee Lou Wood
31/01/2025 … Filming has begun on the second series of Daddy Issues, the comedy starring David Morrissey and Aimee Lou Wood as father and daughter.
Marjolein Robertson to release her first stand-up special
Marj was 'written for those affected by abusive relationships'
31/01/2025 … Shetland-born stand-up Marjolein Robertson is to release her first stand-up show as a free YouTube special on Sunday.
Mat Ricardo writes a children's book
About using magic and comedy skills to build confidence
31/01/2025 … Comedy cabaret performer Mat Ricardo has written his first book, described as a ‘self-help guide for children’.
Thu 30 January 2025
Edinburgh Fringe appoints a new chief executive
Tony Lankester joins from Riverside Studios
30/01/2025 … Tony Lankester as been appointed as chief executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society.
Russell Brand was 'too powerful' at the BBC
...so they didn't speak out against him, broadcaster's review finds
30/01/2025 … The BBC has apologised to staff who felt they could not raise concerns about Russell Brand's behaviour because he was seen as ‘too influential’.
Reggie Watts to headline two UK festivals
Fomer Late Late Show bandleader to play Latitude and Deer Shed
30/01/2025 … Former Late Late Show bandleader Reggie Watts is to headline the Latitude and Deer Shed festivals, it has been announced today The improvising musical comedian…