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© Gregor Fischer I re:publica/CC BY-SA 2.0 Producers 'fear trans activists will try to shut it down' if he remains involved
19/12/2021 … Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan says he’s been asked to step away from the musical version of his hit sitcom because of his controversial views on trans…
Next series of Soho Theatre Live coming soon
19/12/2021 … Spencer Jones, Luisa Omielan, Suzi Ruffell, Michael Odewale, Olga Koch and Natalie Palamides are to record new Amazon specials, Chortle can reveal.
© BBC/Monumental Television The best of the week's comedy on TV and radio
19/12/2021 … Here’s our pick of the best comedy programmes on TV, radio and on-demand this week: Sunday December 19 ROB & ROMESH VS CHRISTMAS:…
© Trevor Leighton 19/12/2021 … The best of the week's limited number of live comedy shows.
Punter 'became disruptive' when asked to cover up
18/12/2021 … Police were called to escort a man from Adam Kay's stand-up gig because he refused to wear a mask properly.
Here we go again: Venues shut and tours postponed
17/12/2021 … Scores more live comedy shows have been cancelled today as the omicron variant continues to decimate the live industry.
© Channel 4 Channel 4 special axed over Omicron
17/12/2021 … Joe Lycett’s live Channel 4 Christmas special has been cancelled because of the Omcron variant.
Stars announced for alien comedy We Are Not Alone
17/12/2021 … The ensemble cast has been named for Dave’s new scripted comedy special We Are Not Alone, with a host of familiar comedy names.
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