Mark Watson on I’m Too Sexy
At the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
24/04/2026 … Mark Watson talks about how things have changed in the 20 years since he’s been coming to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in this stand-up set.
2026 Archives
Fri 24 April 2026
Helen Bauer on being single
At the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
24/04/2026 … Helen Bauer talks about being the only single girl in her friendship group – which she concedes ma be because her personality is ‘confronting’.
Confess to what you did, you monster
24/04/2026 … Environment campaign group Parents for Future have turned to comedians to get their message out about climate-friendly energy.
© David Iliff/CC BY-SA 3.0 MPs to hear more evidence about women in comedy
New session about safety and whether there's a gender pay gap
24/04/2026 … Comedy bookers, venue staff and union officials are to give evidence to MPs about the treatment of women in live comedy next week.
In the UAE, comedy is thriving in tense times
Dubai-based comedian Sunil Mashari on how audiences need a laugh
24/04/2026 … Comedy feels different in the Middle East right now – and that isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
Comics to star in 12 Angry Men parody
23 years after a similar - but sincere – Edinbugrh Fringe show
24/04/2026 … A spoof version of 12 Angry Men starring a cast of stand-ups is heading to the Edinburgh Fringe - 23 years after a similar – but sincere – production…
Lost 1968 Morecambe and Wise episode found
BBC hopes to air restored programme
24/04/2026 … A lost episode of a 1968 Morecambe and Wise show is set to be broadcast after being unearthed in a private collection.
Thu 23 April 2026
Cast announced for Romesh Ranganathan's new game show
Online celebs to compete in 'would you rather?' challenges
23/04/2026 … The contestants have been announced for Romesh Ranganathan’s gameshow based on ‘Would You Rather?’ dilemmas – and they all found fame…