Fern Brady tipped for the big time in the US
Comic makes Deadline's 'future of funny' list
18/12/2024 … Fern Brady has been named one of the top 15 comedians ‘on the verge of a big break’ by US-based entertainment industry website Deadline.
Wed 18 December 2024
Tue 17 December 2024
Laff4Kids receives its 100,000th gift
Comedy gig helping children in the North East
17/12/2024 … Comedy fans have donated their 100,000th gift for children in poverty in the North East.
© Matt Stronge Adam Riches and John Kearns ARE ‘Ball & Boe’
Review of an inspired side project
17/12/2024 … This is the double act you never knew wanted.
© BBC 'I’ve interviewed everyone I’ve ever wanted to. Because I don’t actually want to interview anyone...'
Philomena Cunk Q&A... plus preview clip from Cunk On Life
17/12/2024 … Diane Morgan reprises her role of the dim-witted Philomena Cunk, right, for a new wide-ranging documentary, Cunk On Life, airing over the festive…
© Fox The Simpsons leave Channel 4
17/12/2024 … The Simpsons is leaving Channel 4 after 20 years.
© BBC Who sang the Dad's Army theme tune?
Try our Tuesday Trivia Quiz all about the classic sitcom
17/12/2024 … Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled – as always – by broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker.
© Aardman Animations Gromit was 'nearly a cat'
Creator Nick Park on the return of his animated favourites
17/12/2024 … Gromit was almost a cat, Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park has revealed.
Mon 16 December 2024
Russell Howard announces global stream of his latest special
Live At The London Palladium out next month
16/12/2024 … Russell Howard is to release his latest special – Live At The London Palladium – on streaming service Driift next month.