Leigh Francis announces his first tour
See Keith Lemon, Avid Merrion and Myrtle in the flesh (or latex)
19/06/2023 … Leigh Francis has announced his first ever live tour, following ITV’s cancellation of Celebrity Juice after 14 years.
Mon 19 June 2023
Curtain comes down on Staged
No more series of David Tennant and Michael Sheen comedy
19/06/2023 … David Tennant and Michael Sheen comedy Staged has ended after three series.
Sun 18 June 2023
© ITV New shows for Jayde Adams, Chris McCausland, Bridget Christie, Janey Godley and more
The week's best comedy on TV and radio
18/06/2023 … Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and on demand this week: Monday June 19 WONDERS OF THE WORLD I CAN'T SEE: In this new series, comedian Chris McCausland…
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The best of the week's live comedy
18/06/2023 … The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the thousands of events Chortle currently has listed.
Sat 17 June 2023
© C4 Sean Lock's perfect Jimmy Carr jibe
17/06/2023 … The Times’ diary column today reports a lovely Sean Lock line, relayed via Harry Hill.
Omid Djalili done for speeding... again
Comic gets another six points for his collection
17/06/2023 … Omid Djalili is more than £1,000 out of picked after being caught speeding at 47pm in a 20mph zone.
© Cottonbro studio / Pexels The best dad jokes
...according to one Father's Day PR stunt, at least
17/06/2023 … It might be a blatant publicity stunt, but some very unrigorous research has found what’s supposedly the best dad jokes of all time.
Fri 16 June 2023
Big Narstie Show axed
But Channel 4 says it's not about money
16/06/2023 … Channel 4 has axed The Big Narstie Show – but insists the decision was not part of its cost-cutting measures.