New BBC One shows for Kevin Bridges
Stand-up specials for Scotland's big summer
06/06/2014 … Kevin Bridges is to front three stand-up specials for BBC One based around the Scottish Referendum and the Commonwealth Games.
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Fri 06 June 2014
Brand backs Bieber
06/06/2014 … • Russell Brand has defended Justin Bieber after old footage of the star cracking a racist joke emerged.
Thu 05 June 2014
Bill Bailey to play Edinburgh Castle
Part of musical spectacular for Commonwealth Games
05/06/2014 … Bill Bailey and Fred MacAulay are to take part in a 'spectacular' televised concert from Edinburgh Castle next month.
Fast Fringe 2014 line-up revealed
London showcase for top Edinburgh acts
05/06/2014 … The line-up for Chortle's Fast Fringe showcase in London is announced today, as the Edinburgh Fringe programme is also launched.
Surprise! It's Sarah Silverman
Star does impromptu club gigs in London
05/06/2014 … Sarah Silverman has made a surprise appearance two London comedy clubs last night.
Wed 04 June 2014
Comedians spoil hen parties
...on purpose for new ITV2 reality show
04/06/2014 … A group of comedians have been deliberately ruining hen weekends … for a reality TV show.
© Andy Hollingworth But I said sorry...
Heckler ejected from club gives his story
04/06/2014 … The heckler thrown out of a comedy night by police last week has insisted that he apologised for his behaviour – and only caused a scene because he wasn't offered…
© Slapstick/Adam Johnson Comedians keep Slapstick alive
Fundraiser secures Bristol's comedy festival
04/06/2014 … Organisers of the Slapstick comedy festival in Bristol say next year’s event can now go ahead after a benefit gig raised almost £35,000 last night.