Reggie Watts is back in London
The best of the week's live comedy
27/07/2025 … The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the thousands of events Chortle currently has listed.
2025 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Sun 27 July 2025
Who's on Chortle's 2025 Fast Fringe?
12 acts on each of two daily showcases in Edinburgh
27/07/2025 … Here are line-ups for the imminent Fast Fringe showcases Chortle presents at the Edinburg Fringe We’re back at the Pleasance Dome at 6.
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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,…
Tributes paid to Andrew McBurney
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.
Sat 26 July 2025
© Ray Burmiston Ricky Gervais sets an Italian record
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…
Edinburgh Comedy Award judges announced
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.
Fri 25 July 2025
Jewish comedians have their Fringe runs cancelled
Venue staff cited 'safety concerns'
25/07/2025 … Two comedians have had their Edinburgh Fringe shows cancelled because they are Jewish.
Thu 24 July 2025
Susan Riddell cancels Fringe run after terror charges
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.