© David Woolfall 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.
12/05/2023 … Tweets of the week Slaw, slaw, quiche quiche, slaw.
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.
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.
12/05/2023 … The International Court of Justice has finally reached a verdict on one of its longest-running cases.
As he tours Australia speaking about the afterlife
12/05/2023 … John Cleese is to be the subject of a comedians' roast during his newly announced Australian tour, it has been reported.
© Royal Mail Royal Mail releases new designs to mark comedy's 40th anniversary
12/05/2023 … The Royal Mail has announced that 12 special stamps are being issued to mark the 40th anniversary of Blackadder.
© Matt Crockett 11/05/2023 … Nick Mohammed is to introduce Americans to his irritating alter-ego Mr Swallow.
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