Octopus Energy bungs Leicester Comedy Festival a few squid
...as comedians perform for their staff meetings
10/08/2020 … The 700-plus employees of Octopus Energy are getting comedy performances as part of their weekly staff meeting.
2020 Other news
Mon 10 August 2020
When is The Russell Howard Hour coming back?
Sky sets an air date for season 4
10/08/2020 … Sky One has set return date for The Russell Howard Hour.
Sat 08 August 2020
© UKTV/Adam Lawrence When is the Fast Show reunion on?
08/08/2020 … The Gold TV channel has set an air date for its Fast Show reunion.
Fri 07 August 2020
Win a Pleasance 'golden ticket'
Lottery to see every show at the venue in 2021
07/08/2020 … The Pleasance has launched a prize draw to win a pair of free tickets to every show it hosts at next year’s Edinburgh Fringe.
Thu 06 August 2020
Michael Palin to reflect on his travels
06/08/2020 … Michael Palin is to reflect on his landmark travel series, in a new four-part documentary The new BBC show, Michael Palin’s Travels, will revisit his experiences…
Wed 05 August 2020
Comedy gigs for Brighton's Open Air Theatre
With Nina Conti, Phil Wang, Ed Gamble and more
05/08/2020 … Brighton’s Open Air Theatre is to host a series of comedy gigs this summer, with line-ups including Nina Conti, Phil Wang, Ed Gamble and more.
HBO Max announces release dates for Rose Matafeo and James Veitch specials
05/08/2020 … Stand-up specials from Rose Matafeo and James Veitch are to drop on HBO Max on August 20, the American streaming service has announced.
Tue 04 August 2020
© Isabelle Adam ACMS stages a virtual Fringe run
Last year's shows to be repeated on YouTube
04/08/2020 … The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society is to put 15 of last year’s Edinburgh Fringe shows online during the time this year’s festival should have taken…