Shorlists out for British Podcast Awards 2025
Double nomination for Elis James and John Robins
24/07/2025 … The shortlists have been announced for this year’s British Podcast Awards.
Thu 24 July 2025
Boost for Edinburgh Fringe sketch comedy
Seven Dials Playhouse funds more Chortle reviews
24/07/2025 … More Edinburgh Fringe sketch shows are to be reviewed on Chortle this year, thanks to the support of London’s Seven Dials Playhouse.
Ian Smith on his one Edinburgh Fringe walkout
24/07/2025 … Here's Ian Smith talking about the one walkout he had at last year's Edinburgh Fringe – insisting it wasn't his fault.
Meet the winners of the 2025 David Nobbs comedy writing prize
Matthew Mclane, Jaskaran Bahia and Tom Little
24/07/2025 … Matthew Mclane has won this year’s comedy writing competition run by the David Nobbs Memorial Trust.
Bring it on!
James Acaster issues an open wrestling challenge
24/07/2025 … James Acaster has issued an open challenge to fight ‘absolutely anyone’ after years of avoiding offensive manoeuvres in the high-profile comedians’…
Wed 23 July 2025
© Apple TV+ Apple gives it more Stick
Second season for Owen Wilson’s golf comedy
23/07/2025 … Owen Wilson’s feelgood golf comedy Stick has been renewed for a second series.
© Apple TV+ Ben Stiller makes a documentary about his parents
Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara became comedy stars of the 1960s
23/07/2025 … Ben Stiller has made a documentary film about his parents Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara.
'I'm still not quite sure how my nuts escaped'
Ali Brice on the best and worst of Edinburgh
23/07/2025 … Ali Brice is heading back to the Edinburgh Fringe in the guise of his alter-ego Eric Meat with ‘a story of loyalty, nostalgia and knowing when to let go’.