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© UKTV/Lorna Roach The best of the week's comedy on TV and radio
20/08/2023 … Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and on demand this week: Tuesday August 22 ROSIE JONES'S DISABILITY COMEDY EXTRAVAGANZA: The comic introduces diverse…
19/08/2023 … Trans comedian Darcie Silver, who performed at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019 has died in Thailand at the age of 35.
Comedy HR group reports dozens of cases
19/08/2023 … Reports of sexual harassment in the live comedy industry have more than doubled during the Edinburgh Fringe.
© Iain Masterton / Alamy Stock Photo Father Ted writer says: 'trans-rights activists are the most evil people in the world'
17/08/2023 … Graham Linehan was forced to perform in the street tonight after a second Edinburgh Fringe venue cancelled his performance.
Suspended sentence for comedian who downloaded child porn
17/08/2023 … Comedian Tom Binns has avoided jail after admitting possession of child pornography.
Ten acts through instead of the usual nine
16/08/2023 … Leading new act competition So You Think You’re Funny? has announced this year’s finalists – with ten names in the mix rather than the usual nine.
Delving into guests' first memories
16/08/2023 … Gyles Brandreth is to launch a new interview podcast called Rosebud.
Venue pulls the plug following complaints
15/08/2023 … Graham Linehan’s Edinburgh Fringe gig has been cancelled after the venue received complaints about his appearance.
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