Peckham gets its own comedy festival
With Stewart Lee, Nish Kumar, Ed Gamble and mroe
27/07/2023 … It’s still best known as Del Boy’s stomping ground – but the up-and-coming London district of Peckham is getting its own comedy festival.
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Wed 26 July 2023
BBC reveals its programming from the 2023 Fringe
Broadcaster shifts its base to Dynamic Earth
26/07/2023 … The BBC has unveiled some of its radio programming for the Edinburgh Fringe, including the return of Mark Nelson’s BBC Scotland showcase Edinburgh Unlocked.
© Rumpus Media Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan to return
...plus two more Misinvestigations into Tupac Shakur and Nancy Spungen
26/07/2023 … Romesh Ranaganthan is to make five more documentary and travel shows for BBC Two.
Michael Barrymore is back in showbusiness
Directing a West End show about Stan Laurel and Charlie Chaplin
26/07/2023 … Michael Barrymore is back working in showbiz – directing a West End show about Stan Laurel and Charlie Chaplin.
Ed Gamble announces his biggest tour yet
53 dates for Hot Diggity Dog next year
26/07/2023 … Ed Gamble has announced his biggest tour yet, entitled Hot Diggity Dog.
Tue 25 July 2023
© Will Johnston Eric Rushton wins the first Sean Lock Comedy Award
Channel 4 accolade to help stand-up break into TV
25/07/2023 … Eric Rushton has been named as the first winner of The Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award.
Operation Mincemeat extends to 2024
More West End dates for comedy spy escapade
25/07/2023 … The Operation Mincemeat musical has extended its West End run until 2024.
British Podcast Awards 2023 nominees revealed
Nods for Richard Herring, French & Saunders, Elis James & John Robins and more
25/07/2023 … The nominations for the 2023 British Podcast Awards have been announced.