© BBC ...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’.
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.
As he claims 'we won' against cancel culture
31/05/2025 … Ricky Gervais has been given his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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.
‘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.
Perfomers Linus Karp and Joseph Martin to tie the knot in Pleasance Grand
30/05/2025 … Edinburgh Fringe performers Linus Karp and Joseph Martin are to get legally married on stage during this year’s festival.
A very serious satirical news story
30/05/2025 … In a shocking new TV format, the public will get to vote on which billionaire is killed and eaten.
Review of a very distinctive comedy duo
30/05/2025 … It’s rare to come across a comedy show that has entirely unique sensibilities, but the Sisters Fig is pretty much the closest you’ll find.
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