Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2023 nominees announced
Shortlists out for best Fringe show and best newcomer
23/08/2023 … The nominees for this year’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards have been announced.
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Wed 23 August 2023
'Edinburgh is getting more racist'
Says Fringe comedian Benjamin Bello after he was abused three times in 10 days
23/08/2023 … The Edinburgh Fringe has become a more racist place to visit, one of its performers has said Comedian Benjamin Bello, who performs in the guise of comedy dictator…
© Channel 4 Road trip for Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnsto
Royle Family stars make a More 4 travelogue
23/08/2023 … Royle Family stars Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston are reuniting for a new More4 travelogue.
Loser wins
...and Daniel Foxx second in Edinburgh poster awards
23/08/2023 … Bennett Arron and Daniel Foxx have won awards at the Edinburgh Comedy Poster Awards.
Tue 22 August 2023
Amused Moose names its 2023 award-winners at the Edinburgh Fringe
Trophies for Dave Bibby, Louse Atkinson and Simon David
22/08/2023 … Dave Bibby, Louse Atkinson and Simon David have won Amused Moose Comedy Awards at this year’s Fringe Bibby was named ‘most fun’ show in Edinburgh…
© Paramount+ First look at the Frasier reboot
With Nicholas Lyndhurst joining Kelsey Grammer
22/08/2023 … Paramount+ has released a teaser for its revival of the Frasier – as well as the first image of Nicholas Lyndhurst in his new role.
© Jiksaw Rosie Jones to host Comedy Central gameshow
Out Of Order also seeks production trainees from underrepresented backgrounds
22/08/2023 … Rosie Jones is to host a new game show for Comedy Central UK.
© C4 New comedy thriller from Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee
Channel 4 orders How To Get To Heaven From Belfast
22/08/2023 … Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee has written a new comedy thriller following a group of schoolfriends who reunite in adulthood.