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© BBC Studios / BOC The week's comedy on TV, radio and on demand
27/07/2025 … Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and streaming this week…: Monday July 28 I'M SORRY I HAVEN'T A CLUE: This week, Harry Enfield, Lucy Porter,…
Stand-up and Gary Powndland collaborator dies young
27/07/2025 … Tributes have been paid to alternative comedian Andrew McBurney after his death was announced.
© Ray Burmiston Biggest show by an English language comedian
26/07/2025 … Ricky Gervais has set a record for the biggest English-speaking comedy show in Italy His show on Thursday at the Unipol Forum Arena in Milan was his…
And nominees will be showcased on Radio 4
26/07/2025 … The judging panel for this year’s Edinburgh Comedy Award has been revealed – as Radio 4 asounced it will air a show featuring the nominees.
Venue staff cited 'safety concerns'
25/07/2025 … Two comedians have had their Edinburgh Fringe shows cancelled because they are Jewish.
Bail conditions bar her from entering Edinburgh
24/07/2025 … Scottish comedian Susan Riddell has been forced to cancel her Edinburgh Fringe run after being charged with terrorist offences.
Comedy magician was wearing it when he suffered his fatal heart attack
24/07/2025 … The robe worn by Tommy Cooper when he suffered his fatal heart attack on stage has been snapped up by US magician David Copperfield.
Double nomination for Elis James and John Robins
24/07/2025 … The shortlists have been announced for this year’s British Podcast Awards.
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