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The best of the week's comedy on TV, radio and on demand
01/06/2025 … Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and streaming this week…: Sunday June 1 MOUNTAINHEAD: This new film, landing on Sky today, is written and directed…
© BBC Romesh Ranganathan on his mental health struggles
...and how he might be easing off in his busy comedy career
01/06/2025 … Romesh Ranganathan has spoken frankly about having suicidal thoughts, but says he is now in ‘one of the best places I've ever been in my life’.
Sean Patrick named Not So New Comedian Of The Year
For comics who've 'been around long enough to know better’
01/06/2025 … Sean Patrick has won the Not So New Comedian Of The Year competition.
Sat 31 May 2025
Ricky Gervais gets his Hollywood Walk of Fame star
As he claims 'we won' against cancel culture
31/05/2025 … Ricky Gervais has been given his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Reginald D Hunter prosecuted over 'antisemitic posts'
Warrant out as he fails to appear in court
31/05/2025 … A warrant has been issued for Reginald D Hunter to attend court over a private prosecution brought by the Campaign Against Antisemitism.
Fri 30 May 2025
M*A*S*H star Loretta Swit dies at 87
‘Hot Lips’ Houlihan actress passes away in New York
30/05/2025 … Loretta Swit, who played Major Margaret ‘Hot Lips’ Houlihan in almost 250 episodes of M*A*S*H has died at the age of 87.
© PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo Russell Brand pleads not guilty
Ex comic in court over rape and assault charges
30/05/2025 … Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to five sex offence charges including rape and indecent assault.