© Avalon/Sky Air date for Russell Howard Stand Up To The World
Comic's tour of Australia and New Zealand
17/05/2021 … Sky has confirmed an air date for the new travelogue series Russell Howard Stand Up To The World.
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Mon 17 May 2021
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Mo Gilligan announces his biggest gig yet
O2 date also showcases black British circuit comics
17/05/2021 … Mo Gilligan has announced his biggest gig yet - which will also showcase the best black comics working the circuit.
First Edinburgh Fringe 2021 comedy shows announced
It's happening! But not as we know it...
17/05/2021 … The first comedy shows for this year’s Edinburgh Fringe have been announced – but on a much smaller scale than usual.
Sun 16 May 2021
Birds Of A Feather flock off
Stars' falling-out reportedly scuppers ITV sitcom
16/05/2021 … Birds of a Feather won’t be returning to ITV amid reports of a bitter fall-out between stars Linda Robson and Pauline Quirke.
Live comedy's back!
The week's best real-life in-person gigs
16/05/2021 … It’s good to have this column back! The best of the week’s live comedy.
© C4 Meet the female Muslim punks of Lady Parts
The week's best comedy on TV and radio
16/05/2021 … The week’s best new comedy on TV and radio.
© BBC/Endemol Shine Nish Kumar: BBC must come clean on Mash Report axe
'War on woke' line is a 'useful myth' for the right, comic argues
16/05/2021 … The BBC must come clean about why it axed The Mash Report, its host Nish Kumar says.
Sat 15 May 2021
It's EuroDoubleVision
Two song contest spoofs and the rest of the week's comedy on demand
15/05/2021 … The week's best comedy on demand.