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© Matt Crockett ...where she will pit her wits against Paul Sinha
28/02/2024 … Cariad Lloyd is to become a contestant on Radio 4's Round Britain Quiz – taking on fellow comic, ITV Chaser and hardcore quizzer Paul Sinha.
Lowest paid get 13.6 per cent under Unite deal
27/02/2024 … More than 100 staff at the Stand comedy clubs are to get a bumper pay rise.
© BBC Playing new headeacher Steve Savage
27/02/2024 … Jason Manford is to join the cast of Waterloo Road, playing new headteacher Steve Savage.
© Fudge Park / BBC As first image released of stars stars Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey
26/02/2024 … A host of familiar comedy names have joined the cast of new BBC Three comedy Daddy Issues.
...to tie in with her new memoir Jokes, Jokes, Jokes
26/02/2024 … Jenny Eclair has announced a new tour to coincide with her forthcoming memoir Jokes, Jokes, Jokes.
26/02/2024 … The full 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival programme has been released, with more than 600 shows taking over 150 venues from March 27 to April…
Katherine Ryan headlines open-air all-dayer at Leeds landmark
26/02/2024 … A new comedy festival is to be held in the grounds of a ruined 12th Century monastary.
25/02/2024 … He’s known for going on wild diversions in his stand-up - now Tony Law is challenged to stay on-topic in a new podcast.
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