Parliament test

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MPs hear about the state of the comedy industry

Huge financial and social benefits, but money is tight and it's not taken seriously, Commons committee told

29/04/2025 … Comedians and industry figures have called on the government to put comedy on a level playing field with other art forms when it comes to access to public funds.

Romesh: I cried in the toilets at how sad my life was going to be

Comic talks about his life before teaching – and comedy

29/04/2025 … Romesh Ranganthan has told how he secretly cried in the toilets during his first job as a beancounter when he became overwhelmed at how sad he thought his life had…

Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Time Of Your Life

Review of the Ted Lasso star's first stand-up special

28/04/2025 … Ten, fifteen years ago, when Brett Goldstein was making a name for himself in the UK, it was for compelling storytelling shows, mining real-life experiences for…

Filming wraps on Bradley Cooper's stand-up film

Will Arnett plays a divorcee who turns to comedy

28/04/2025 … Filming has wrapped on Bradley Cooper‘s next film, about a newly divorced man who develops a love for stand-up comedy.

Milton Jones reveals prostate cancer diagnosis

Summer tour dates cancelled

28/04/2025 … Milton Jones has revealed that he has prostate cancer.

Ventnor Fringe announces its 2025 line-up

More than 150 shows

28/04/2025 … Ventnor Fringe, has unveiled its programme for this year’s festival – its 16th instalment.

End of the road for A League Of Their Own

Comedy sports quiz to end after 15 years and 20 seasons

28/04/2025 … Sky’s comedy sports quiz A League Of Their Own is to end after 15 years.