Chortle's most-read stories of 2024
Heroes and villains of the year
30/12/2024 … Here are the most-read news stories published on Chortle this year.
Latest Features
Interviews with comedians, comedy reviews, Perfect Playlists and other comedy features, all collected in one place.
Mon 30 December 2024
© Hungry Bear Media Meet The Beaver, The Inhaler, Hernia and Tortoise
Interviews with the comedians taking part in Celebrity Gladiators
30/12/2024 … Comedians Rob Beckett, Joel Dommett and Ellie Taylor take part in a celebrity Gladiators special on New Year's Day alongside presenter Louise Minchin.
Wed 25 December 2024
What is Chris McCausland's alternative Christmas message?
Full transcript of his Channel 4 broadcast
25/12/2024 … The message starts with Chris McCausland with a mouthful of mince pie.
Tue 24 December 2024
What was the name of the Red Dwarf Christmas special?
Try our Christmassy Tuesday triva quiz
24/12/2024 … Test your comedy knowledge with our Christmassy trivia quiz, compiled – as always – by broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker.
Fri 20 December 2024
'One of the definitive documents of the trans experience in stand-up'
20/12/2024 … Reviewer Tim Harding gives a rundown of the comedy he's been watching in London in the last two weeks.
Tue 17 December 2024
© BBC 'I’ve interviewed everyone I’ve ever wanted to. Because I don’t actually want to interview anyone...'
Philomena Cunk Q&A... plus preview clip from Cunk On Life
17/12/2024 … Diane Morgan reprises her role of the dim-witted Philomena Cunk, right, for a new wide-ranging documentary, Cunk On Life, airing over the festive…
© BBC Who sang the Dad's Army theme tune?
Try our Tuesday Trivia Quiz all about the classic sitcom
17/12/2024 … Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled – as always – by broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker.
Fri 13 December 2024
Take the wig and teeth off? That's what everyone would do... not me!
John Kearns on straddling the cult and the mainstream
13/12/2024 … John Kearns has joined forces with fellow Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Adam Riches to play mainstream musical double act Michael Ball and Alfie Boe in a Christmas…