© UKTV Nish Kumar quits Late Night Mash
Comic leaves satirical show after four years and two broadcasters
28/10/2021 … Nish Kumar is standing down as host of Late Night Mash.
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Thu 28 October 2021
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© Trevor Leighton Ben Elton announces West End run
Comedian returns to the London stage
28/10/2021 … Ben Elton has announced a two-week run in London’s West End this Christmas.
Frankie Boyle's first novel to be published
A funny crime thriller set in Glasgow
28/10/2021 … Frankie Boyle has secured a publisher for his first novel: a crime thriller set in Glasgow after the Scottish independence referendum.
Comics compete in University Challenge
BBC vs ITV for Children In Need
28/10/2021 … Russell Kane, Angela Barnes and Jon Culshaw are to take part in a special charity episode of University Challenge.
Wed 27 October 2021
Jason Byrne's back on the road
Comic's tour resumes after heart scare
27/10/2021 … Jason Byrne is set to resume his stand-up tour next week after undergoing heart surgery.
Rishi Sunak offers some cheer to live entertainment
...but industry says he could go further
27/10/2021 … Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a package of tax breaks for the entertainment sector to help it recover from the pandemic.
Flo and Joan announce 2022 tour
60 dates for musical duo's new Sweet Release show
27/10/2021 … Flo & Joan have become the latest comedy act to announce a 2022 tour.
Mort Sahl dies at 94
America's first political comedian revolutionised the art
27/10/2021 … Pioneering political comedian Mort Sahl has died at the age of 94.