MPs hear about the state of the comedy industry
29/04/2025 … Comedians and industry figures have called on the government to put comedy on a level playing field with other art forms when it comes to access to public funds.
Tue 29 April 2025
Romesh: I cried in the toilets at how sad my life was going to be
Comic talks about his life before teaching – and comedy
29/04/2025 … Romesh Ranganthan has told how he secretly cried in the toilets during his first job as a beancounter when he became overwhelmed at how sad he thought his life had…
Mon 28 April 2025
Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Time Of Your Life
Review of the Ted Lasso star's first stand-up special
28/04/2025 … Ten, fifteen years ago, when Brett Goldstein was making a name for himself in the UK, it was for compelling storytelling shows, mining real-life experiences for…
© Raph_PH/CC BY-SA 2.0 Filming wraps on Bradley Cooper's stand-up film
Will Arnett plays a divorcee who turns to comedy
28/04/2025 … Filming has wrapped on Bradley Cooper‘s next film, about a newly divorced man who develops a love for stand-up comedy.
Milton Jones reveals prostate cancer diagnosis
28/04/2025 … Milton Jones has revealed that he has prostate cancer.
Ventnor Fringe announces its 2025 line-up
28/04/2025 … Ventnor Fringe, has unveiled its programme for this year’s festival – its 16th instalment.
End of the road for A League Of Their Own
Comedy sports quiz to end after 15 years and 20 seasons
28/04/2025 … Sky’s comedy sports quiz A League Of Their Own is to end after 15 years.
Cinema that’s never been touched by a corporation... or even an artist
28/04/2025 … Reviewer Tim Harding gives a rundown of the comedy he's been watching in London - in the last two weeks.