© Harry Carr Simon Amstell: Spirit Hole
Gig review at the London Palladium
10/11/2021 … Simon Amstell has been on a career-long quest to conquer his hang-ups; to overcome the shackles of shame and embrace spontaneity.
Wed 10 November 2021
© Harry Carr 
© Rose d'Or John Cleese 'backlists himself' in cancel culture row
Comedian pulls out of Cambridge Union event
10/11/2021 … John Cleese has pulled out of a Cambridge University event amid a ‘cancel culture’ furore.
Mr Saturday Night becomes a Broadway musical
Billy Crystal to reprise his role as ageing comedian
10/11/2021 … Billy Crystal is to return to Broadway with a musical adaptation of Mr.
© BBC/Nit TV/Ray Burmiston Harry Hill to explore the British sense of humour
Part of a six-part series for Sky History
10/11/2021 … Harry Hill is to look at British obsessions – including our pride in our sense of humour – in a new series for Sky History.
After Life season 3 teaser
Ricky Gervais trails the return of his Netflix comedy
10/11/2021 … Ricky Gervais has shared a teaser for the third series of his Netflix comedy After Life.
Tue 09 November 2021
'Its gentle comedy is like a lovely warm bath for the brain'
Nic Sampson shares his Perfect Playlist of comedy favourites
09/11/2021 … New Zealand comedy award winner Nic Sampson comes to London this week with his show about ‘one of the dumbest sporting events of all time’: the marathon…
© BBC What is the name of Mrs Slocombe's pussy?
09/11/2021 … Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled – as always – by broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker.
Lost Voice Guy to host ITV comedy showcase
Christmas special with under-represented stand-ups
09/11/2021 … Lost Voice Guy is to host an ITV stand-up showcase featuring comedians from under-represented groups.