Sacha Baron Cohen collects his MTV Comedic Genius Award
With a little help from Borat and Ali G
17/05/2021 … Sacha Baron Cohen reprised both Borat and Ali G to receive his MTV Comedic Genius Award last night.
Mon 17 May 2021
© Christian Sayers The very first comedy gig of 2021
Steve Bennett joins Angel Comedy's cheeky midnight gig as lockdown eases
17/05/2021 … Comedy’s often best when it feels illicit – and gathering at midnight to partake of an activity banned by the government for the past five months certainly…
Mo Gilligan announces his biggest gig yet
O2 date also showcases black British circuit comics
17/05/2021 … Mo Gilligan has announced his biggest gig yet - which will also showcase the best black comics working the circuit.
First Edinburgh Fringe 2021 comedy shows announced
It's happening! But not as we know it...
17/05/2021 … The first comedy shows for this year’s Edinburgh Fringe have been announced – but on a much smaller scale than usual.
Sun 16 May 2021
Greg Davies impersonates a hedgehog having sex
16/05/2021 … 'How does a hedgehog have sex?' is the set-up for an old gag.
Birds Of A Feather flock off
Stars' falling-out reportedly scuppers ITV sitcom
16/05/2021 … Birds of a Feather won’t be returning to ITV amid reports of a bitter fall-out between stars Linda Robson and Pauline Quirke.
Live comedy's back!
The week's best real-life in-person gigs
16/05/2021 … It’s good to have this column back! The best of the week’s live comedy.
© C4 Meet the female Muslim punks of Lady Parts
The week's best comedy on TV and radio
16/05/2021 … The week’s best new comedy on TV and radio.