Union Jack Radio to air 1990s stand-up clips
Part of its #StandUpToCorona strand
25/03/2020 … Union Jack Radio is to feature stand-up clips from 1990s TV show Live At Jongleurs as part of its new comedy strand.
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Wed 25 March 2020
BBC orders two new sketch series
From Ellie & Natasia and Lazy Susan
25/03/2020 … The BBC has ordered two new comedy series, from Ellie & Natasia and Lazy Susan.
Marcus Brigstocke returns to Jazz FM
New series about the links between musicians
25/03/2020 … Marcus Brigstocke is to return to Jazz FM to host a new series called Jazz Family Trees.
Tue 24 March 2020
© BBC/Endemol Shine The Mash Report to be filmed in its stars' homes
Producers work around lock-in rules
24/03/2020 … The next series of BBC Two’s Mash Report will be broadcast from the homes of its presenters.
New BBC podcast for Catherine Bohart and Sarah Keyworth
Comics talk about the realities of relationships with other couples
24/03/2020 … Real-life couple Catherine Bohart and Sarah Keyworth have made a new Radio 4 podcast about relationships.
Adelaide Cabaret Festival cancelled
But plans to do something online...
24/03/2020 … This year’s Adelaide Cabaret Festival has been cancelled amid the ongoing public health emergency.
Mon 23 March 2020
Simon Brodkin says: I have coronavirus
Becoming the second doctor-turned-comic to reveal symptoms...
23/03/2020 … Simon Brodkin has become the second comedian in 24 hours to say he's got coronavirus.
Hot Tub in your home
Kurt Braunohler and Kristen Schaal's LA's alternative comedy showcase streams tonight
23/03/2020 … The hippest alternative comedy night in Los Angeles is being live-streamed tonight, although Brits will have to stay up very late to watch it.