New podcast to take an academic look at comedy
With Laura Lexx and Dr Oliver Double
17/07/2025 … Stand-up Laura Lexx and comedy historian Dr Oliver Double are to launch a video podcast about comedy.
Thu 17 July 2025
I just want to love the Fringe – and loathe silent discos
Q&A with Chortle Hotshot Dean Coughlin
17/07/2025 … Dean Couglin is the latest subject in our ongoing series of Q&As with Chortle Hotshots.
Ardal O’Hanlon to write two crime novels
17/07/2025 … Ardal O’Hanlon is writing two new Irish-set crime novels.
Ali's a dab hand at bingo calling
17/07/2025 … Comedian Ali Brice has been named this year’s top bingo comedy caller by London club Dabbers.
Wed 16 July 2025
Edinburgh 10x10: Musical genres
Ten comedians on their love for specific styles
16/07/2025 … Here are ten comedians heading to the Edinburgh Fringe to wax lyrical about their musical tastes.
© Barbara Evripidou Jayde Adam to make her theatrical acting debut
Comedian to star in Treasure Island in Bristol
16/07/2025 … Jayde Adams is to make her professional stage acting debut this Christmas.
© Aemen Sukkar at Jiksaw Kerry Godliman: Bandwidth
Review of the comedian's tour, being recorded at the Comedy Store
16/07/2025 … With age comes wisdom… and grouchiness.
Chris McCausland to host The Easiest Quiz Show In The World
Richard Bacon's latest format being tested for TV
16/07/2025 … Chris McCausland is piloting a TV show billed as The Easiest Quiz Show In The World.