Ola Labib writes her memoirs
Aout growing up between Sudanese and Englsh cultures
16/03/2026 … Ola Labib is to publish her memoirs about growing up between two cultures.
2026 Archives
Mon 16 March 2026
Comics bid farewell to Banana Cabaret
Big names join final month's line-up
16/03/2026 … Some big names are to bid farewell to Banana Cabaret.
Big benefit gig for Junior Simpson
Comedians rally to their colleage after dementia diagnosis
16/03/2026 … A fundraising gig has been organised in celebration of Junior Simpson, after he was forced to retire from comedy because of dementia.
Sun 15 March 2026
© Roy Hudd Statue Appeal Go-ahead for Roy Hudd statue
15/03/2026 … Plans to erect a statue of comedian Roy Hudd outside a Suffolk theatre have been approved.
© Kindel Media/Pexels Pain in the neck? You need a laugh
Study into health benefits of comedy
15/03/2026 … Watching TV comedy can halve the agony of chronic head and neck pain, a new study has found.
Watch the Chortle Hotshots hopefuls in Birmingham
15/03/2026 … Here are the comedians who took part in the Chortle Hotshots Class of 2026 showcase at the Glee Club in Birmingham last week.
What a week! Last One Laughing and SNL UK
The best of the week's comedy on TV, radio and streaming
15/03/2026 … Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and streaming this week.
London hosts a Sketchfest
15/03/2026 … The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the thousands of events Chortle currently has listed.