Slim and Joanne McNally announce London Palladium dates
30/06/2021 … Comics Joanne McNally and Slim have both announced London Palladium gigs as part of their new tours.
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Wed 30 June 2021
From YouTube to the big screen
New festival celebrates the best internet comedians
30/06/2021 … Some of the most successful online comedians are to present their videos on the big screen in a unique new festival The Blue Tick Festival will…
London's Newsrevue returns
Topical show back after its first closure in 40 years
30/06/2021 … London’s long-running satirical show NewsRevue is to return to the Canal Cafe Theatre from July 15, producers have announced.
Simon Bird and Jonny Sweet sign BBC deal
Studios arm to develop and produce their programme ideas
30/06/2021 … BBC Studios has signed a major deal with comedians, Simon Bird and Jonny Sweet to develop, produce and distribute any future shows they come up with.
© Damian Bennett Tim Minchin announces new UK tour dates
...including the first in Scotland
30/06/2021 … Tim Minchin has added six more dates to his UK tour this autumn, including the first in Scotland.
Billy Connolly to celebrate his 50-year stand-up career
New retrospective series for Gold
30/06/2021 … Billy Connolly is to front a new series for the Gold channel, celebrating his 50-year stand-up career.
Tue 29 June 2021
© BBC Studios Good Omens to return for a second series
And with John Finnemore joining as co-writer
29/06/2021 … Michael Sheen and David Tennant are returning for a second series of the fantasy comedy-drama Good Omens.
New TV show for Rosie & Chris Ramsey
Couple draw on their Sh**ged Married Annoyed podcast for talk-show pilot
29/06/2021 … Chris & Rosie Ramsey are piloting a new late-night comedy chat show.