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Comedy fest grows again in its 25h year
01/11/2017 … Leicester Comedy Festival has launched its 2018 programme, featuring 836 events and 613 performers across 69 venues – making it 8.
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Tue 31 October 2017
Tom Rhodes accuses fellow comic Louie Anderson of sexual assault
Stand-up says he was groped at 19
31/10/2017 … American comedian Tom Rhodes has accused fellow stand-up Louie Anderson of sexual assault.
Rob Rouse joins Radio Sheffield
31/10/2017 … Rob Rouse is joining BBC Radio Sheffield.
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New global scheme offers mentors and facilities
31/10/2017 … YouTube has launched a global programme to mentor and promote female comedy talent.
Billy Connolly gets knighted
Big Yin heads to Buckingham Palace today
31/10/2017 … Billy Connolly is to receive his knighthood today, just a few weeks before turning 75.
ITV orders more Cold Feet
31/10/2017 … ITV has commissioned an eighth series of Cold Feet.
Mon 30 October 2017
Lisa Casey is the Irish Comedian Of The Year
Taking the crown at Galway Comedy Carnival
30/10/2017 … Lisa Casey – pictured centre – has been crowned Irish Comedian of the Year 2017.
Gina Yashere to tape a Netflix special
Half-hour performance for The Standups series
30/10/2017 … Gina Yashere is to film a half-hour stand-up special for Netflix.