Ed Gamble writes his first book
Glutton to explore his lifelong obsession with food
17/05/2023 … Ed Gamble is writing his first book, about his passion for food.
Wed 17 May 2023
Comedian Andy Smart dies suddenly at 63
'He made our little world way more fun'
17/05/2023 … Comedian Andy Smart has unexpectedly died at the age of 63.
© BBC Bill Bailey to host Extraordinary Portraits
New series of BBC art show celebrates heroes of the NHS
17/05/2023 … Bill Bailey is to host a new series of BBC One painting show Extraordinary Portraits, paying tribute to NHS heroes to markthe 75th anniversary of the health service.
Jonathan Pie to host a spoof BBC phone-in
New Radio 4 show and BBC Sounds podcast
17/05/2023 … Ranting news reporter Jonathan Pie is to make his first radio series, to be initially released as a BBC podcast.
Big names play a memorial gig for Gareth Richards
Jason Manford, Milton Jones and Tim Vine in charity fundraiser for Mind UK
17/05/2023 … Jason Manford, Milton Jones, Tim Vine are among the comedians who will pay tribute to fellow stand-up Gareth Richards at a memorial gig on Monday.
Amarpal Singh: Comedy Singhtral
17/05/2023 … Although still a relative newcomer, Amarpal Singh has a confidence and a playfulness that lights up a stage.
Tue 16 May 2023
Marmalade
16/05/2023 … Wading through Marmalade is rather what it feels like to seek laughs in Thao Thanh Cao’s heavy-going hour.
What was the name of the erotic novel in My Dad Wrote A Porno?
16/05/2023 … Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled – as always – by broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker.