© Tom Bird Joe Lycett makes an exhibition of himself
Comedian's first major art show opens tomorrow
28/07/2026 … The first major solo art exhibition by comedian Joe Lycett opens in his Birmingham hometown tomorrow.
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© UKTV No vacancies at The Office
Before he was a Ricky Gervais favourite, David Earl couldn't even land an offscreen role...
28/07/2026 … David Earl has become one of Ricky Gervais’s regular ensemble of cast members, from a small role in Extras to bigger roles in Derek, After Life and the upcoming…
© UKTV 'This feels like the death of the sitcom... we're putting it to rest'
Joe Wilkinson and David Earl on their new U&Gold show
28/07/2026 … In a new nostalgia series for U&Gold, comedians and pals Joe Wilkinson and David Earl look into the making of Fawlty Towers, Porridge, and The Office.
© BBC What was the motto of The Goodies?
Try our Tuesday trivia quiz in honour of Bill Oddie
28/07/2026 … Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled – as always – by broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker.
'The most consistently brilliant comedy character ever created'
Edinburgh Fringe comedian Jake Baker picks his Perfect Playlist
28/07/2026 … As Jake Baker prepares to return to the Edinburgh Fringe with his new stand-up show The Gentle Men's Club - at Hoots @ Apex at 1.
Edinburgh TV Festival launches a comedy strand
Including an SNL UK masterclass
28/07/2026 … The Edinburgh TV Festival is launching a day-long strand dedicated to comedy this year, Chortle can reveal.
Laurie Kilmartin: The Non-Refundable Plane Tickets Tour
Review of some dark stand-up from Jimmy Kimmel writer
28/07/2026 … Laurie Kilmartin’s on a mission to reclaim dark comedy from the edgelords.
© Matt Stronge I was on The Traitors... comedians hated me for it
Hannah Byczkowski on snobbery on the circuit
28/07/2026 … Five years ago, I was standing in a basement ready to go on stage at my very first gig wondering.