Two Doors Down creator Simon Carlyle dies at 48
Tributes paid to comedy writer
10/08/2023 … Tributes have been paid to Two Doors Down creator Simon Carlyle, after he died at the age of 48.
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Taskmaster gets an honorary degree for backing schools project
09/08/2023 … Alex Horne is to receive an honorary doctorate from Warwick University.
Hardeep Singh Kohli charged over sexual offences
Police say incidents were 'non-recent'
09/08/2023 … Hardeep Singh Kohli has been arrested and charged in connection with sexual offences, it has been reported.
© Colin Higgins Fringe comedian punched by audience member
Colin Higgins needed stitches after woman's attack
09/08/2023 … Fringe comedian Colin Higgins needed hospital treatment after being punched in the face by a woman in his audience.
Comics rally round Raymond Mearns after his stroke
Frankie Boyle to headline major benefit gig at the Edinburgh Fringe
09/08/2023 … Frankie Boyle and other Scottish stand-up stars are hosting a major fundraiser for comic Raymond Mearns who suffered a stroke last week.
Filming starts on Bad Education series 5
09/08/2023 … Filming has begun on the fifth series of BBC Three comedy Bad Education in London.
Tue 08 August 2023
'You’re on a constant high which amplifies the lows'
Le Gateau Chocolat delivers the Edinburgh Fringe artists' address
08/08/2023 … Cabaret star Le Gateau Chocolat has given the keynote speech for performers at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.
Rick Edwards to host Fighting Talk
Presenter takes over Radio 5's comedy sports panel show next month
08/08/2023 … Rick Edwards has been named as the new host of Radio 5 Live’s sports-based panel show, Fighting Talk.