Shakespeare’s mum
06/02/2026 … Who was William Shakespeare’s toughest critic? Surely his mum At least that how Eleanor Morton imagines it, with Mrs Shakespeare doling out unasked for…
2026 Archives
Fri 06 February 2026
'Justice served' in Epstein case
06/02/2026 … The Epstein controversy is ‘totally definitely finished’ and no one needs to look into the issue ever again.
Thu 05 February 2026
Saturday Night Live UK to air in Canada
Streaming platform Crave snaps up the show
05/02/2026 … The British edition of Saturday Night Live will be broadcast in Canada.
Chloe Petts: Big Naturals
Review of the comedian's tour show
05/02/2026 … It’s an interesting juxtaposition watching Chloe Petts’ tour show the day after the stage revival of Men Behaving Badly.
James Acaster on Seth Meyers
On Meyers doing Taskmaster and more...
05/02/2026 … James Acaster appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers yesterday – wearing the show’s own merchandise.
I won't turn my heritage into cabaret for trauma tourists
Esther Manito on defying the expectations put on brown comedians
05/02/2026 … We need to talk about trauma porn.
© Debbie Ellis Lucy Beaumont announces 2026-27 tour
...referencing her terrible performances on TV quiz shows
05/02/2026 … Lucy Beaumont has announced a major tour – referencing just how badly she has performed on TV quiz shows.
Mae Martin signs Netflix deal
Including new stand-up special
05/02/2026 … Mae Martin has signed a deal to develop projects with Netflix.