Punting Comedy
Gig review by Steve Bennett on the River Cherwell, Oxford
21/08/2020 … Given the restrictions on gathering indoors, almost every comedy gig in these times has an unusual twist: it’s a drive-in, or in a stately home… or…
Fri 21 August 2020
Wedding fails and being good at drinking
Helen Bauer on Comedy Central At The Edinburgh Fringe
21/08/2020 … Helen Bauer’s stand-up features in the latest instalment of Comedy Central At The Edinburgh Fringe.
Mel and Sue to shoot more Hitmen
Sky renews comedy for a second series
21/08/2020 … Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc's comedy Hitmen is to return for a second series.
The only show on the Edinburgh Fringe?
Comedian Nathan Cassidy announces a gig as restrictions ease
21/08/2020 … At least one comedy event is to take place in Edinburgh this August.
Thu 20 August 2020
The apology algorithm
Gavin Williamson gets the Room Next Door treatment
20/08/2020 … As sure as GCSEs was sure to end chaos, Michael Spice subjects Education Secretary Gavin Williamson to his Room Next Door treatment.
'Trevor Noah is a fascinating and funny new voice'
Our look back at the 2012 Edinburgh Fringe
20/08/2020 … In 2012, James Acaster made the first of his five appearances on the Edinburgh comedy shortlist, though he has never taken the top prize.
© Xavier Mas Simon Bird considers a return to stand-up
'I’m trying now to forge my own path' says Inbetweeners star
20/08/2020 … Simon Bird is considering a long-awaited return to the stand-up circuit.
Mo Gilligan joins The Masked Singer
Replacing Ken Jeong, who's grounded by Covid
20/08/2020 … Mo Gilligan is to join the panel of TV’s primetime show The Masked Singer.