BBC’s head of comedy moves on

Tanya Qureshi goes to the drama department

07/05/2025 … The BBC’s head of comedy Tanya Qureshi is moving to the corporation's drama department.

Parliament test

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Fast Fringe 2025

Where you can see the best of Edinburgh

23/04/2025 … So many comedians, so little time! But you can sample the best of what the Edinburgh Festival Fringe has to offer in Chortle's Fast Fringe showcases.

Why Britain has failed to remake American comedy formats before

Lorcan Mullan concludes his look at how SNL UK might - or might not - work

20/04/2025 … Before this fourth and final of my observations, I want to say that one area that won’t be a problem for SNL UK is booking good musical guests.

What the British SNL will need: improvisers

Lorcan Mullan continues his look at the possible pitfalls facing the remake

19/04/2025 … Having previously discussed the issues of how the sketches and the guest hosts might be addressed on Saturday Night Live’s British remake, Lorcan…

Who should host the British Saturday Night Live?

Loran Mullan's series on the Sky remake of a US institution

18/04/2025 … Having discussed how Saturday Night Live’s sketches might be adapted for the British remake yesterday, Lorcan Mullan now turns his attention to the hosts… Sky’s…

Edinburgh Fringe advertising on Chortle

2025 ratecard

21/03/2025 … Advertising bookings are now being taken on Chortle for the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe.

Enter the 2025 Chortle Student Comedy Award

£1,000 first prize

12/02/2025 … Entries have opened today for the 2025 Chortle Student Comedy Award.