Where is the fictional setting for Doc Martin?
08/07/2025 … Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled – as always – by broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker.
2025 Archives
Tue 08 July 2025
© Banijay New TV show takes balls
Comedians set to take part in Taskmaster-style show
08/07/2025 … Teams of comedians will take on a series of challenges while rolling a giant ball across the country in a new physical gameshow being developed for British TV.
Short film to celebrate Barry Cryer through his jokes
Crowdfunder launching tomorrow
08/07/2025 … Barry Cryer’s son Bob is to launch a crowdfunding campaign to make a film about his dad.
Documentary to go behind the scenes with John Cleese on tour
John Cleese Packs It to play 350+ cinemas this November
08/07/2025 … John Cleese has made a behind-the-scenes documentary about his live show.
Laura Smyth and Jen Brister join Celebrity Hunted
Comedians to be pursued in next series
08/07/2025 … Comedians Laura Smyth and Jen Brister are to go on the run in the next series of Celebrity Hunted.
Mon 07 July 2025
Channel 4 travel show for stand-up Louise Young
With YouTuber Hayley Morris... and P&O Ferries
07/07/2025 … Comedian Louise Young and YouTuber Hayley Morris plan a trip to Europe on the hoof in a new Channel 4 travel show.
Edinburgh Fringe 10x10: Wizards of Oz (and NZ)
Ten antipodean shows who have already made a splash down under
07/07/2025 … Kicking off our annual season of Edinburgh Fringe previews is this list of ten Australian and New Zealand acts that had strong runs at the Melbourne International…
Reginald D Hunter in court over 'antisemitic' posts
Comedian accuses Jewish groups of trying to 'stifle dissent and satire'
07/07/2025 … Reginald D Hunter has been told he will have to wait until November to find out whether a prosecution against him for making allegedly antisemitic posts will…