Alexei Sayle writes another memoir
About his life in politics - 'like Engels but funnier'
31/03/2026 … Alexei Sayle is to publish a memoir tracing his lifelong involvement in left-wing politics.
2026 Archives
Tue 31 March 2026
Teaser for Riz Ahmed hosting SNL UK
31/03/2026 … Riz Ahmed is more chill than Ayoade Bamgboye and George Fouracres thought he’d be when they met him backstage at Saturday Night Live UK… or is he? Sky…
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Chortle editor Steve Bennett on Live Comedy Day
31/03/2026 … I’ve been reviewing live comedy for more than 25 years, which inevitably prompts two questions: ‘who’s your favourite comedian?’ – which…
What did Alice Cooper sing in Wayne's World?
31/03/2026 … Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled – as always – by broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker.
© RTÉ Tim Key reveals second cancer scare
Comic has tumour removed and undergoes immunotherapy
31/03/2026 … Tim Key has revealed that he's undergoing immunotherapy after a second cancer scare.
Pleasance announces 139 more Edinburgh Fringe shows
Including Joe Lycett, Kristen Schaal, Ahir Shar and Larry Dean
31/03/2026 … The Pleasance has announce a new wave of performers for this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, with another 139 shows across comedy and theatre.
© Tommy Ga-Ken Wan Glasgow comedy festival sells a record 62,000 tickets
More than 100 of the 636 shows sold out
31/03/2026 … The Glasgow International Comedy Festival has wrapped up its biggest year yet, with more than 62,300 people attending shows over 19 days.
Edinburgh Fringe venue to feature only comics from NE England
Comedy collective wants to redress 'London-centric bias'
31/03/2026 … A comedy co-operative from the North East of England is to take over an entire venue for the duration of the Edinburgh Fringe to showcase comedians from the venue.