© Roger Harris/UK Parliament Could you get comedy on prescription?
New trial scheme to improve people's health
20/02/2025 … They say laughter is the best medicine… now patients are set to get comedy gigs on prescription.
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Thu 20 February 2025
© Roger Harris/UK Parliament Wed 19 February 2025
© BBC/Merman Amandaland 'returning for series 2'
So it's reported, as comedy proves a smash hit
19/02/2025 … Amandaland is reportedly returning for a second series.
Frank Skinner to headline new outdoor comedy festival
Comedy At The Castle expands to Devon
19/02/2025 … Frank Skinner is to headline a one of the UK’s biggest outdoor comedy festivals this summer.
© Thierry Franco Edinburgh Fringe: Spiegeltent returns to St Andrew Square
Historic venue will again host Le Clique
19/02/2025 … The spiegeltent will be returning to St Andrew Square in Edinburgh this year after an eight-year absence.
© BBC Jimmy Martin – Still Game's 'Auld Eric' - dies at 93
And Carry On's Julian Holloway dies at 80
19/02/2025 … Jimmy Martin, who played ‘Auld’ Eric in Still Game, has died at the age of 93.
Rob Beckett leaves his Radio 2 slot
Comic wants to concentrate on touring
19/02/2025 … Rob Beckett is quitting his Radio 2 show.
Tue 18 February 2025
UK dates for Wanda Sykes, Sarah Silverman and Mark Normand
18/02/2025 … American stand-ups Wanda Sykes, Sarah Silveman and Mark Normand have all announced UK dates.
Mon 17 February 2025
James Acaster signs up for a cookery show
...and it won't be Bake-Off all over again
17/02/2025 … James Acaster had a famously tough time on Celebrity Bake-Off, but the comedian is going back to the world of cooking competition… this time as a judge.