Brum, Brum! Joe Lycett lands a new travel show
Comic aims to visit 18 Birminghams in North America
24/04/2024 … Joe Lycett is to front a new travel TV series in which he attempts to visit all the Birminghams in North America.
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Wed 24 April 2024
Colin Hoult announces first tour as himself
Comic puts aside his Anna Mann alter-ego
24/04/2024 … Colin Hoult – the actor and comedian behind the Anna Mann character – has announced his first UK tour as himself.
Harry Hill launches family-friendly podcast
24/04/2024 … Harry Hill has launched a new family-friendly podcast.
Tue 23 April 2024
Luke Richards wins Bath Comedy Festival's new act award
As Helen Lederer gets the Bath Plug Award
23/04/2024 … Luke Richards has won the new act competition at the Bath Comedy Festival.
Mon 22 April 2024
Peter Kay's Co-Op Live gigs pulled with just a day's notice
Venue reschedules shows as it's not ready for 23,500 fans
22/04/2024 … Peter Kay’s shows at Britain’s biggest arena this week have been postponed, with as little as 24 hours’ notice.
Hannah Gadsby announces London dates
Comic to play the Palladium in November
22/04/2024 … Hannah Gadsby is returning to the UK this November with two dates at the London Palladium.
Ivo Graham pushes Rosie Jones round the London Marathon in 3hrs 36min
How that compared to other comedians
22/04/2024 … Ivo Graham won the battle of the comics at yesterday’s London Marathon, completing the course in a very creditable 3hr3 36mins.
Arj Barker throws breastfeeding mum out of his show
Comedian said baby's noises were disrupting the audience – so had to go
22/04/2024 … Comedian Arj Barker is at the centre of controversy after ordering a breastfeeding mother and her baby out of his stand-up show.