© Prime Video Last One Laughing wins TV award
Edinburgh accolades for Big Boys and Sophie Willan too
21/08/2025 … Last One Laughing has been named best entertainment series at the Edinburgh TV Festival awards.
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© Amazon Studios Who's in Last One Laughing Series 2
21/08/2025 … The line-up has been revealed for the second series of Last One Laughing, with Bob Mortimer confirmed to be returning to defend his series one crown.
Seymour Mace hurt in car crash
...but he's back on stage two days later
21/08/2025 … Seymour Mace has resumed his Edinburgh Fringe run, just two days after sustaining severe head injuries in a road accident.
Comedians’ Choice Awards 2025 shortlists announced
For best show and best newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe
21/08/2025 … The nominees have been announced for the Comedians’ Choice Awards 2025, as voted by comedians performing at the Edinburgh Fringe.
© UKTV Axed: Silence Is Golden and Battle Of The Box
UKTV formats had comedians taking on challenges
21/08/2025 … Broadcaster Dave has axed two gameshows that set challenges to comedians: Silence Is Golden and Battle In The Box.
Wed 20 August 2025
Edinburgh Comedy Awards announces its 2025 shortlists
The best of the Edinburgh Fringe
20/08/2025 … The shortlists have been announced for the 2025 Edinburgh Comedy Awards.
© Steve Best ISH Awards shortlist 25 shows for '25
Joke of the Fringe, panel prize and tech award nominees also announced
20/08/2025 … The ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards have announced the shortlists for their five awards handed out at the Edinburgh Fringe, with 25 shows highlighted.
Susan Riddell WILL appear at Fringe despite terror charges
But city ban means gig will be via Zoom
20/08/2025 … Susan Riddell is to appear at the Edinburgh Fringe – despite being banned from this city after being charged with a terrorism-related offence.