Archie Maddocks writes a new children's TV series
Comedian adapts Alex Wheatle's Crongton novels
22/01/2024 … Comedian Archie Maddocks has written a new children’s TV series for the BBC.
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Mon 22 January 2024
Ken Dodd exhibition extends
Four more months at Museum of Liverpool
22/01/2024 … The Liverpool exhibition dedicated to Sir Ken Dodd has been extended for four more months.
Sun 21 January 2024
Britain's newest (fake) radio station
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21/01/2024 … Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and streaming this week…: Sunday January 21 CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?: A showcase of character comedy, hosted by…
After three decades as a comic, Jeff Innocent embarks on his first tour
21/01/2024 … The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the 5,786 events Chortle currently has listed.
Fri 19 January 2024
Now Show cleared of being 'pro-terrorist'
One listener complained about 'from the river to the sea’ reference
19/01/2024 … Radio 4’s Now Show has been accused of showing ‘bias towards terrorist groups’ when talking about the Gaza conflict.
Thu 18 January 2024
Omid Djalili sets up his own production company
...with a little help from his family
18/01/2024 … Omid Djalili has set up a new production company, with his three children.
Phil Ellis wins two North West Comedy Awards
Karl Porter also does the double
18/01/2024 … Phil Ellis was a double winner at this year’s North West Comedy Awards, handed out at Manchester’s Frog & Bucket comedy club last night.
Babatúndé Aléshé to host the Mobo awards
With Love Island's Indiyah Polack
18/01/2024 … Babatúndé Aléshé is to host the Mobo awards, organisers have announced.