Channel 4 has commissioned a second series of Matt Berry’s Toast of London. The surreal show – which the star co-wrote with Father Ted co-creator Arthur Mathews – has struggled to find a audience, despite being critically praised. It averages about 400,000 viewers in its 10. …
Simon Amstell has apologised after making a light-hearted mention of Nelson Mandela on Radio 1 this morning. …
• Of course Frankie Boyle upset the easily outraged with his tweet last night ‘Nelson Mandeadla. …
Another breakaway group intends to promote free Fringe shows at Edinburgh this year. …
MITCH BENN is to turn his Edinburgh show Mitch Benn is the 37th Beatle into a Radio 4 comedy. …
Bo Burnham is giving away the full-length video of his latest show, What, for free. …
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