Johnny Vegas and Thirsty Bear
Comic shows off the ‘best thing I've ever bought in my life
08/07/2025 … Step aside, PG Tips Monkey, Johnny Vegas has a new animal sidekick.
Tue 08 July 2025
Edinburgh Fringe 10x10: Shows from the 2025 theatre section
Ten dramatic productions comedy fans might want to know about
08/07/2025 … Continuing our preview pieces about shows heading for the Edinburgh Fringe, here are ten from the theatre section of the programme comedy fans might be interested…
Short book tour for Rhys James
To launch his non-fiction title You’ll Like It When You Get There.
08/07/2025 … Rhys James has announced a short eight-day tour to launch his first book, You’ll Like It When You Get There.
Where is the fictional setting for Doc Martin?
08/07/2025 … Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled – as always – by broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker.
© Banijay New TV show takes balls
Comedians set to take part in Taskmaster-style show
08/07/2025 … Teams of comedians will take on a series of challenges while rolling a giant ball across the country in a new physical gameshow being developed for British TV.
Short film to celebrate Barry Cryer through his jokes
Crowdfunder launching tomorrow
08/07/2025 … Barry Cryer’s son Bob is to launch a crowdfunding campaign to make a film about his dad.
Documentary to go behind the scenes with John Cleese on tour
John Cleese Packs It to play 350+ cinemas this November
08/07/2025 … John Cleese has made a behind-the-scenes documentary about his live show.
Laura Smyth and Jen Brister join Celebrity Hunted
Comedians to be pursued in next series
08/07/2025 … Comedians Laura Smyth and Jen Brister are to go on the run in the next series of Celebrity Hunted.