© David Woolfall/CC BY-SA 3.0 Ex-MP resigns his chairmanship
23/03/2026 … Tommy Sheppard is retiring as chairman of The Stand Comedy Club, which he set up in Edinburgh more than 30 years ago.
'A Thicky Thicky Dumb Dumb's Guide'
23/03/2026 … Comedian and podcaster Cody Dahler is to publish a book about British politics aimed at readers who feel baffled by the state of the country and want to do something…
Future of London venue deemed 'unviable'
23/03/2026 … London’s Seven Dials Playhouse to close next week.
© Flickr/Pexels Psychologist Heather Heap on the importance of humour, but why some find it difficult
23/03/2026 … For many older people, humour can be a lifeline.
© Bafta/Rachell Smith 23/03/2026 … Greg Davies has been named as the host of this year’s Bafta television awards.
Perrier winner, Father Ted actor and so much more
23/03/2026 … Tributes have been paid to comedian turned actor, writer and director Ben Keaton following his death at the age of 70.
The best of the week's live comedy
22/03/2026 … The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the thousands of events Chortle currently has listed.
© HBO Max The week's comedy on TV, radio and on demand
22/03/2026 … Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and streaming this week.
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