Why Just A Minute is so challenging
Paul Merton writes his first academic paper
29/07/2024 … Comedian Paul Merton and a Cardiff University academic have investigated why Radio 4 programme Just a Minute is so challenging for players.
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Mon 29 July 2024
© Thomas Laisne Steve Coogan to play ex Ireland manager Mick McCarthy
New film about the Saipan bust-up with Roy Keane
29/07/2024 … Steve Coogan is to star as former Ireland manager Mick McCarthy in a new film about his bust-up with captain Roy Keane ahead of the 2002 World Cup.
Sun 28 July 2024
Comics star in Garrett Millerick sitcom
The best of the week's comedy on TV, radio and streaming
28/07/2024 … Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and streaming this week…: Sunday July 28 SAUCY! SECRETS OF THE BRITISH SEX COMEDY: TRUE CONFESSIONS: A two-part…
© John McMurtrie Get happy in the abbey
28/07/2024 … The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the thousands of events Chortle currently has listed.
Susie McCabe has an emergency heart procedure
Comic cancels gigs after major health scare, but is deemed OK for the Fringe
28/07/2024 … Susie McCabe has been given the all-clear to perform her Edinburgh Fringe show after she was rushed to hospital for an emergency heart procedure.
Sat 27 July 2024
© CBS US Ghosts makes a BIG departure from the UK original
27/07/2024 … The American version of Ghosts is to make a major change from the British original.
Fri 26 July 2024
Funz and Gamez returnz
Phil Ellis revives his Edinburgh Fringe hit for its 10th anniversary
26/07/2024 … Cult comedy show Funz and Gamez is returning to the Edinburgh Fringe to mark its 10th anniversary.
Jo Brand cancels two major festival appearances
Comic too ill for Latitude and St Albans Comedy Garden
26/07/2024 … Jo Brand has cancelled two major festival appearances this weekend because of illness.