Brian Pern back for a second series
07/05/2014 … Simon Day’s spoof rock legend Brian Pern is returning for a second series – this time on BBC Two.
Wed 07 May 2014
Chelsea Handler announces UK debut
07/05/2014 … Chelsea Handler has announced her first ever UK date – at the London Palladium.
The Wacky Whorehouse Presents... From Birmingham And Beyond
Brighton Fringe review by Steve Bennett
07/05/2014 … There’s nothing quite kills a gig like a compere who doesn’t know what they are doing – as Michael James Wright conclusively proved here, falling into the…
Russell Brand on A-level syllabus
Students will study his views on drugs
07/05/2014 … Russell Brand's views on drugs are to be taught to A-level students.
Monty Python release unheard track
Lousy Song features Graham Chapman
07/05/2014 … Monty Python have released a previously unheard track featuring Graham Chapman called Lousy Song.
As good as Louis CK?
Little-known student shortlisted for best comedian award
07/05/2014 … An American student who makes YouTube videos has been nominated for a UK comedy award, against some of the world’s best stand-ups.
Sky Atlantic buys Veep series 3
07/05/2014 … Sky Atlantic has brought the third series of Veep to air exclusively in Britain.
Tue 06 May 2014
Making Faces: 11 Things To Do Before You Die
Brighton Fringe review by Steve Bennett
06/05/2014 … The Making Faces trio exude a super-duper niceness that might position them close to archetypally cheesy children’s TV presenters – an impression only reinforced…