Comic Jordan Brookes develops an 'awkward and invasive' phone app
...and he's just landed £14k of funding to make it happen
26/04/2019 … Comedian Jordan Brookes has been given a £14,000 grant to develop an ‘immersive’ smartphone app.
Fri 26 April 2019
Craig Ferguson announces his first UK stand-up gig in 25 years
One-off at the Edinburgh Fringe
26/04/2019 … Craig Ferguson is to perform his first UK stand-up show in more than 25 years.
Lorraine Kelly arrested over Piers Morgan hate campaign
26/04/2019 … Lorraine Kelly has been arrested over a hate campaign against Piers Morgan.
Thu 25 April 2019
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson
Netflix comedy review by Steve Bennett
25/04/2019 … Netflix is a juggernaut of stand-up, but – as in the live sphere – sketch comedy has very much taken a back seat.
Who headlines Tramlines?
Festival's comedy line-up announced
25/04/2019 … Sheffield’s Tramlines festival has announced its comedy lineup Headlining in Hillsborough Park from July 19 to 21 will be Phill Jupitus and Reginald…
The poster boys of Ealing comedy
Classic movies celebrated with new art prints
25/04/2019 … It’s been 70 years since Ealing Studios released Passport to Pimlico, Whisky Galore!, and Kind Hearts & Coronets – all within two months, so…
Coffee without the side-effects
25/04/2019 … Amy Sedaris has some tips for how to enjoy coffee without the side-effects of caffeine in this new sketch from her US TV series.
Mo Gilligan to host Edinburgh TV Awards
'Prepare for a gentle roasting'
25/04/2019 … Mo Gilligan is to host this year’s Edinburgh TV Awards, it has been announced today.