Comedy in the age of the snowflake
Edward Ginn wonders why so many young comics aim for offence
23/11/2017 … The first time I came across the term ‘Snowflake Generation’ was a few weeks ago when my dad accused me of being part of it.
Thu 23 November 2017
Where can you see the new League Of Gentlemen first?
23/11/2017 … New episodes of The League of Gentlemen are to get their world premiere … in Hartlepool.
Wed 22 November 2017
Imprisoned On Gazorpazorp: A planet ruled by women
22/11/2017 … Rick gets imprisoned on Gazorpazorp, a planet ruled entirely by women, in a new episode of Rick & Morty.
Together at last: Sue Perkins and Kenneth Williams
Just A Minute mash-up... and other Christmas radio highlights
22/11/2017 … Comedians from across the decades are to face up to each other in a mash-up edition of Just A Minute marking he panel show’s 50th anniversary.
© BBC Lenny Henry to star in Neil Gaiman adaptation
22/11/2017 … Lenny Henry is to star in a BBC adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s fantasy story Anansi Boys.
Radio 4 to air rare Richard Pryor tapes
In a documentary fronted by Lenny Henry
22/11/2017 … Lenny Henry is to examine Richard Pryor’s most formative period in a new Radio 4 documentary.
The Scottish comedian of the year... could be French
22/11/2017 … A Frenchman could be named Scottish comedian of the year.
A rift? Not Likely
James Bolam denies a fallout with Rodney Bewes
22/11/2017 … The Likely Lads star James Bolam has denied there was any feud with his co-star Rodney Bewes, who died yesterday at the age of 79 Bewes once called his co-star…