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Comedians launch a show about their struggles to socialise
20/01/2026 … Stand-up comedians Harriet Dyer, Lindsey Santoro and Amy Mason are launching a podcast about why it's so hard to leave the house.
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Tue 20 January 2026
Mon 19 January 2026
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New crowdfunding platform launched
19/01/2026 … A new crowdfunding platform for scripted audio comedy has launched today, offering listeners the chance to back original series directly.
The first stand-up show to tour record shops
Alastair Clark recalls his time in an indie store
19/01/2026 … Alastair Clark has announced what’s believed to be the first ever stand-up comedy tour of independent record shops.
Three new R4 stand-up specials to be taped
From Amy Annette, Ray Bradshaw and Matt Hutchinson
19/01/2026 … Amy Annette, Matt Hutchinson and Ray Bradshaw are all recording their stand-up specials for Radio 4.
Sun 18 January 2026
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The week's comedy on TV, radio and on demand
18/01/2026 … Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and streaming this week.
Mike Wozniak talks about a bench...
The best of the week's live comedy
18/01/2026 … The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the 6,737 events Chortle currently has listed.
Sat 17 January 2026
© PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo Steve Coogan checks into The White Lotus
17/01/2026 … Steve Coogan is heading to The White Lotus.
Fri 16 January 2026
Amy Gledhill becomes a Mind patron
'To help break down stigma around mental health'
16/01/2026 … Amy Gledhill has been appointed as the first patron of Hull and East Yorkshire Mind, a role the charity hopes will help break down stigma around mental health.