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.
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Tue 08 July 2025
© 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.
Mon 07 July 2025
Channel 4 travel show for stand-up Louise Young
With YouTuber Hayley Morris... and P&O Ferries
07/07/2025 … Comedian Louise Young and YouTuber Hayley Morris plan a trip to Europe on the hoof in a new Channel 4 travel show.
Reginald D Hunter in court over 'antisemitic' posts
Comedian accuses Jewish groups of trying to 'stifle dissent and satire'
07/07/2025 … Reginald D Hunter has been told he will have to wait until November to find out whether a prosecution against him for making allegedly antisemitic posts will…
New accolade for techs working at the Edinburgh Fringe
Elf Lyons funds a new category of the ISH awards
07/07/2025 … Technicians who run the sound and lights for Edinburgh Fringe comedy shows are to be honoured with their own award for the first time this year.