© BBC/Avalon Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show 'shelved
31/10/2025 … The Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show will not be returning to the BBC.
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Fri 31 October 2025
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Elliot Steel to front slap-fighting documentary
Contests have sparked safety fears
31/10/2025 … Comedian Elliot Steel is to front a documentary about the new, controversial sport of slap fighting.
Fjord release their debut album
Hear an exclusive track from Will Hislop and Barney Fishwick's Norwegian Eurodance legends
31/10/2025 … Fjord, the spoof Norwegian Eurodance legends created by comedy duo Giants, are releasing their first album – and Chortle can share an exclusive first track.
Let's mark Eric Morecambe’s 100th birthday!
Plans afoot in comedian's home town
31/10/2025 … Eric Morecambe’s home town should organise a raft of events to celebrate what would have been his 100th birthday, local politicians say.
© BBC Studios Two Doors Down Live adds extra dates
Now 10 performances at Glasgow's Ovo Hydo
31/10/2025 … Five extra performances have been added to the Two Doors Down Live show at Glasgow’s Ovo Hydro.
Thu 30 October 2025
Big comedy names join The Reluctant Vampire
Tom Davis, Sian Clifford, Joe Wilkinson, Bill Bailey and more
30/10/2025 … A raft of top comedy stars has joined the cast of the BBC’s forthcoming sitcom The Reluctant Vampire – based on the books by Eric Morecambe.
Eddie Izzard goes back to school
Private Shakespearean performance for pupils
30/10/2025 … Eddie Izzard is to give primary school pupils a private Shakespearean performance.
Famous faces relaunch a 60-seat pub theatre
New look for an early home of alternative comedy
30/10/2025 … Matt Lucas, David Walliams and Mel Giedroyc are among the household names helping to relaunch a tiny London pub theatre this winter.