How long did the longest solo stand-up show last?
27/02/2019 … How time flies! It's the 100th edition of our weekly comedy trivia quiz, unflaggingly compiled by broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker.
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Wed 27 February 2019
Mon 25 February 2019
'British comedies enjoy dark backgrounds'
Rufus Jones on his new refugee sitcom, Home
25/02/2019 … Channel 4’s new show Home is likely to be one of the most talked-about comedies of the year, since it tackles the thorny issue of refugees in Britain.
Sat 23 February 2019
'I'm the most mal-coordinated person in the world'
Jack Whitehall on the return of Bounty Hunters
23/02/2019 … Jack Whitehall’s action comedy Bounty Hunters, co-starring Rosie Perez, returns to Sky One next month.
I couldn’t stand London. Why does everyone just get drunk all the time?
Rosie Perez on the return of Bounty Hunters
23/02/2019 … As the comedy-drama Bounty Hunters returns to Sky One next month, star Rosie Perez talks about working with co-star Jack Whitehall, being battered and bruised…
Tue 19 February 2019
Chortle again seeks wider critical voices
Apply for Edinburgh 2019 scheme
19/02/2019 … Chortle is looking for another new comedy reviewer for the Edinburgh Fringe from a working-class or non-white background.
What was the name of the company Mark worked for in Peep Show?
19/02/2019 … Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly trivia quiz, now in multiple choice format and- compiled, as always by broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker.
Fri 15 February 2019
© Ian Watson 'There's a feeling of people not wanting jokes any more'
Ian Hislop and writing partner Nick Newman on the state – and history – of satire
15/02/2019 … ◼INTERVIEW BY JAY RICHARDSON 'I've been up for contempt of court, with the attorney general asking for a two year committal' grimaces Ian Hislop.
Thu 14 February 2019
© BBC 'So beautifully naive and full of joy'
This Time With Alan Partridge star Susannah Fielding picks her comedy favourites
14/02/2019 … Susannah Fielding will be co-starring with Alan Partridge in the new series of This Time With Alan Partridge, playing the more skilled broadcaster Jennie Gresham…