Mark Normand stage invasion: what really happened
Viral video turned out to be a staged stunt
25/01/2024 … Comedian Mark Normand has explained that a bizarre on-stage incident that went viral this week was all just a publicity stunt.
Thu 25 January 2024
Why the culture war is killing comedy
By conscientious objector Becky Fury
25/01/2024 … A lot of comedians and commentators who have adopted the currently trending ‘alternative’ right position have also adopted its mantra of ‘cancel…
Latitude unveils its all-female comedy headliners
Jo Brand, Joanne McNally, Judi Love and Sara Pascoe
25/01/2024 … Jo Brand, Joanne McNally and Judi Love have joined Sara Pascoe as comedy headliners for Latitude Festival.
© uktv Fast Show makes a comeback as a live tour
Paul Whitehouse: 'We need to do it quick before we’re all dead'
25/01/2024 … The Fast Show is to make a 30th anniversary comeback, with a live tour.
Wed 24 January 2024
Jon Stewart returns to the Daily Show
To cover the US presidential election
24/01/2024 … Jon Stewart is making a surprise return to The Daily Show after nine years away.
Henley Festival announces its 2024 line-up
Mark Watson, Dara Ó Briain, Sara Pascoe and more
24/01/2024 … The Henley Festival – the UK’s only black-tie music and arts festival – has announced its line-up for 2024.
Janey Godley documentary to close Glasgow Film Festival
Plus movies about Billy Connolly and Louis CK
24/01/2024 … A documentary about Janey Godley, her comedy and her cancer, is to close the Glasgow Film Festival, it has been announced.
© Matt Misisco Chris Martin releases his second album
LA-based Brit tapes a special in Washington DC
24/01/2024 … Chris Martin is to release his second comedy album, Above Ground Comedian, next month.