C4 seeks Northern Irish comedy ideas
Broadcaster to commission two pilot scripts
20/02/2025 … Channel 4 has launched a scheme to fund two half-hour comedy scripts from Northern Ireland.
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Thu 20 February 2025
Rhys James writes his first book, an ‘introvert’s manifesto’
'A guide to life from someone who doesn’t want to do anything'
20/02/2025 … Rhys James has written his first book, all about his reluctance to ever do anything.
© Roger Harris/UK Parliament Could you get comedy on prescription?
New trial scheme to improve people's health
20/02/2025 … They say laughter is the best medicine… now patients are set to get comedy gigs on prescription.
Wed 19 February 2025
© BBC/Merman Amandaland 'returning for series 2'
So it's reported, as comedy proves a smash hit
19/02/2025 … Amandaland is reportedly returning for a second series.
Frank Skinner to headline new outdoor comedy festival
Comedy At The Castle expands to Devon
19/02/2025 … Frank Skinner is to headline a one of the UK’s biggest outdoor comedy festivals this summer.
© Thierry Franco Edinburgh Fringe: Spiegeltent returns to St Andrew Square
Historic venue will again host Le Clique
19/02/2025 … The spiegeltent will be returning to St Andrew Square in Edinburgh this year after an eight-year absence.
© BBC Jimmy Martin – Still Game's 'Auld Eric' - dies at 93
And Carry On's Julian Holloway dies at 80
19/02/2025 … Jimmy Martin, who played ‘Auld’ Eric in Still Game, has died at the age of 93.
Rob Beckett leaves his Radio 2 slot
Comic wants to concentrate on touring
19/02/2025 … Rob Beckett is quitting his Radio 2 show.