Sat 17 May 2014
Fri 16 May 2014
Philling in...
16/05/2014 … PHILL JUPITUS is to join John Lloyd as co-host of the next series of Radio 4’s The Museum of Curiosity, taking over from Humphrey Ker.
You don’t have to be mad to work here
Ashley Frieze on the insanity of the comedy circuit
16/05/2014 … I was disappointed to read on these pages of Katy Truelove’s unpleasant experience on the London open mic circuit.
More names join Chortle's Conference
Comics, club owners and commissioners...
16/05/2014 … More names have been added to the Chortle conference, offering unrivalled advice about getting on in the industry.
Boom and bust
The final part of Liam Lonergan's history of alternative comedy
16/05/2014 … Part 1: Stand-up's first impresariosPart 2: The birth of Alternative CabaretPart 3: Finding a voicePart 4: Comedy is a commodityPart 5Someone who has made a living…
Christmas comes to CBBC
16/05/2014 … Jarred Christmas is to front a CBBC series seeking the best playground jokes.
Frank Skinner to appear in Dr Who
Part will 'showcase his wit and charm'
16/05/2014 … Frank Skinner is to achieve his dream – by appearing as a guest star in the new series of Doctor Who.