Comics up for 2024 BBC Audio Drama Awards
13/02/2024 … Jonathan Pie, Janey Godley, Olga Koch and Sarah Keyworth are in line for a BBC Audio Drama Award this year.
Tue 13 February 2024
Simon Fanshawe becomes rector of the University of Edinburgh
Gay rights activist and former Perrier winner
13/02/2024 … Comedian, activist and broadcaster Simon Fanshawe has become rector of the University of Edinburgh following an uncontested election.
First look at Julian Barratt in Extraordinary
Former Boosh star joins Disney+ comedy
13/02/2024 … Here’s the first image of Julian Barratt in superhero comedy Extraordinary.
Kate McKinnon becomes a children's author
13/02/2024 … Another celebrity comedian is turning children’s author, Kate McKinnon.
Mon 12 February 2024
Sky gets a new comedy commissioning exec
Emily Allen joins from Boffola Pictures
12/02/2024 … Sky Studios had announced that Emily Allen will be joining the team as commissioning executive for comedy.
© Alex Lake Romesh Ranganathan and Rob Delaney to read Bluey stories
12/02/2024 … Romesh Ranganathan and Rob Delaney are among the celebrities lined up to read Bluey storybooks in a new social media series.
Sun 11 February 2024
The Beano seeks the funniest class of '24
...and the funniest teacher, too
11/02/2024 … The Beano has launched its annual competition to find Britain's funniest primary school class – and this time with a new category for the funniest teacher too.
Fri 09 February 2024
Russell Howard announces two more London Palladium gigs
09/02/2024 … Russell Howard has announced his final two shows of his current tour, at the London Palladium.