ITVX acquires The Effects Of Lying
Comedy-drama set about a South Asian family falling apart
14/05/2023 … ITVX has acquired the comedy-drama film The Effects Of Lying, about a British Asian family living in London.
Sun 14 May 2023
Can AI write a stand-up comedy set?
Australian comedian Suren Jayemanne gave it a bash
14/05/2023 … Can AI write a stand-up comedy set? Sri-Lankan-Australian comedian Suren Jayemanne put it to the test by asking Chat GPT to come up with a routine for him to…
Sat 13 May 2023
Tony Hancock investigated for slave trade links
...after all, there is a statue to him
13/05/2023 … As a target for campaigners protesting the celebration of slave traders.
Fri 12 May 2023
Kunts score another top 10 hit
But STILL no Radio 1 airplay, despite ditching the bad language
12/05/2023 … Comedy punk outfit The Kunts have racked up another Top 10 hit – but still failed to get any Radio 1 airplay despite cleaning up their act.
© David Woolfall The Stand 'un-cancels' trans row MP Joanna Cherry
U-turn from comedy club after politician threatened legal action
12/05/2023 … The Stand Comedy Club has reversed its ban on MP Joanna Cherry appearing at its venue – after the politician threatened legal action.
Waiting for my Elvis memorabilia...
12/05/2023 … Tweets of the week Slaw, slaw, quiche quiche, slaw.
Beyond The Fringe revisited in new BBC drama
Part of a Radio 4 series about turning points in history
12/05/2023 … The groundbreaking comedy show Beyond The Fringe is to be recreated in a new drama about the start of Britain’s satire boom.
'It’s so uncomfortable to be encased in gold and pulled by horses'
Have I Got News For You on the Coronation
12/05/2023 … The Have I Got News For You panel inevitably joked about the Coronation at the taping of tonight’s episode.