Official: Canned laughter makes jokes seem funnier
Even these corny gags the researchers used
23/07/2019 … It will not be welcome news for everyone - but canned laughter makes bad jokes funnier, a new study has found.
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Tue 23 July 2019
Mon 22 July 2019
Fringe show finds its Titania McGrath
Alice Marshall to play the 'woke icon’
22/07/2019 … Comedy actress Alice Marshall has been cast to play ‘woke icon’ Titania McGrath in the forthcoming Edinburgh Fringe show The character is a spoof…
© BBC/Fudge Park Theatre tour for Joe Thomas
What’s In A Name? is an adaptation of French comedy
22/07/2019 … Inbetweeners and Taskmaster star Joe Thomas is to star in a new touring adaptation of a French comedy.
BBC Studios finds a new comedy boss
22/07/2019 … BBC Studios has appointed Josh Cole as its new head of comedy.
Union Jack radio to broadcast from the Edinburgh Fringe
22/07/2019 … Digital radio station Union Jack is to air a nightly show from the Edinburgh Fringe, it has been announced.
Comedy Central gets Younger
22/07/2019 … American comedy series Younger is coming to the UK after Comedy Central acquired all six series.
Sun 21 July 2019
Did the middle class ruin Britain?
Geoff Norcott thinks so in one of this week's TV and radio highlights
21/07/2019 … Our pick of the week’s comedy on TV and radio.
© Nathan Cox Early Doors opening for the last time
The best of the week's live comedy
21/07/2019 … The best of the week's live comedy Sunday July 21 LONDON: Of course it's sold out, but Russell Howard is doing an intimate gig at the Backyard…