Al Murray writes a spoof history book
Informal sequel to 1066 And All That
26/07/2020 … Al Murray has written a spoof history book, picking up the mantle of the classic 1066 And All That.
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Sun 26 July 2020
It's Richard Ayoade night
Baftas, Travel Man, and the rest of the week's comedy on TV and radio
26/07/2020 … Wednesday July 29 COMEDY’S COMING HOME: In this 2002 series, being repeated from today on Radio 4 Extra, British comedians visit their families' homelands…
The great indoors! Stand-up returns to the clubs
The pick of the week's live comedy
26/07/2020 … Gigs are taking place outdoors and, tentatively, indoors from this week, adhering to social distancing guidelines.
Sat 25 July 2020
Comics tell stories from Edinburgh in lockdown
25/07/2020 … Here's Chortle's daily round-up of new comedy to watch at home during lockdown.
Second UK venue pilots indoor comedy gigs
Comics will wear visors at Just The Tonic show
25/07/2020 … Nottingham’s Just The Tonic will next week become the second comedy club to host an indoor stand-up gig after lockdown.
Fri 24 July 2020
© BBC New podcast from People Just Do Nothing duo
Allan Mustafa and Hugo Chegwin will be Chattin' Shit
24/07/2020 … People Just Do Nothing stars Allan Mustafa and Hugo Chegwin are to launch a new podcast.
John Cleese to perform his first streaming gig
Why There is No Hope show coming live from London
24/07/2020 … John Cleese is to perform his first live streaming gig.
C4 commissioner joins Charlie Brooker's firm
Jon Petrie is new head of comedy at Broke & Bones,
24/07/2020 … Channel 4 comedy commissioner Jon Petrie has joined the new production company set up by Black Mirror creators Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones.