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© Steve Ullathorne Reb Day and Joel Walker also placed
21/08/2025 … Madeleine Brettingham has become the 38th winner of the So You Think You're Funny? comedy newcomer competition.
© Prime Video Edinburgh accolades for Big Boys and Sophie Willan too
21/08/2025 … Last One Laughing has been named best entertainment series at the Edinburgh TV Festival awards.
© Amazon Studios 21/08/2025 … The line-up has been revealed for the second series of Last One Laughing, with Bob Mortimer confirmed to be returning to defend his series one crown.
...but he's back on stage two days later
21/08/2025 … Seymour Mace has resumed his Edinburgh Fringe run, just two days after sustaining severe head injuries in a road accident.
For best show and best newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe
21/08/2025 … The nominees have been announced for the Comedians’ Choice Awards 2025, as voted by comedians performing at the Edinburgh Fringe.
© UKTV UKTV formats had comedians taking on challenges
21/08/2025 … Broadcaster Dave has axed two gameshows that set challenges to comedians: Silence Is Golden and Battle In The Box.
The best of the Edinburgh Fringe
20/08/2025 … The shortlists have been announced for the 2025 Edinburgh Comedy Awards.
© Steve Best Joke of the Fringe, panel prize and tech award nominees also announced
20/08/2025 … The ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards have announced the shortlists for their five awards handed out at the Edinburgh Fringe, with 25 shows highlighted.
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