Arthur Askey’s archive goes under the hammer
Memorabilia from the BBC's first comedy star
16/10/2025 … Arthur Askey’s lifetime collection of showbiz memorabilia is set to go under the hammer next month.
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Thu 16 October 2025
It's not just a stand-up special, it's an ‘immersive audio experience...'
Amy Matthews releases her 'aural grand tour' on vinyl
16/10/2025 … Amy Matthews is releasing her latest stand-up show as a vinyl record described as an ‘immersive audio experience’.
© Channel 4 Filming starts on Leo Reich’s comedy It Gets Worse.
John Tothill, Lena Dunham, Blake Harrison and Amelia Dimoldenberg join cast
16/10/2025 … Comic John Tothill, Girls creator Lena Dunham, Inbetweeners star Blake Harrison and web comedian Amelia Dimoldenberg have all joined the cast of…
Comics support psychedelic punk duo The Lovely Eggs on tour
Stewart Lee, Frank Skinner, Phill Jupitus and more
16/10/2025 … Comedy stars have signed up to support lo-fi psychedelic punk duo The Lovely Eggs on their tour this autumn.
The 'perfect storm' battering the comedy industry
Politicians hear concerns at Westminster meeting
16/10/2025 … Politicians were told of a ‘perfect storm’ of issues battering the comedy industry at a gathering in the Houses of Parliament yesterday.
Jennifer Saunders narrates science novel for kids
Ellie Ment And The Material Matter is aimed at cutting plastic use
16/10/2025 … Jennifer Saunders has narrated a new audiobook helping kids reduce their plastic use.
Frankie Boyle‘s novel set for TV adaptation
Sky eyes murder-mystery Meantime
16/10/2025 … Frankie Boyle‘s debut novel could be be made into a TV series.
Wed 15 October 2025
© Matt Stronge Adam Riches to tour as Sean Bean
15/10/2025 … Adam Riches is to tour a Christmas show in the guise of Sean Bean.