Ted Chippington to tour with The Nightingales again
Two of Stewart Lee's favourites reunite
31/01/2024 … One of Stewart Lee’s favourite comedians is again going to support one of Stewart Lee’s favourite bands on their next UK tour.
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Wed 31 January 2024
2024 Casting Awards nominations announced
Here's the comedy shortlist...
31/01/2024 … Nominees have been announced for this year’s Casting Directors' Guild Casting Awards.
© Rebecca Naen/Comic Relief Lenny Henry steps back from Red Nose Day broadcast
Comic Relief also announces big stand-up benefit and releases a new video
31/01/2024 … Sir Lenny Henry is to step down from hosting the Red Nose Day telethon after 39 years.
Tue 30 January 2024
Scott Agnew records a Radio 4 special
30/01/2024 … Scott Agnew is recording a Radio 4 special about his brushes with mortality.
UK tours for Six Chick Flicks and Urzila Carlson
Feminist parody and South African-Kiwi stand-up
30/01/2024 … Parody show Six Chick Flicks and New Zealand stand-up Urzila Carlson have both announced UK tours.
© The Comedy Unit BBC series for sketch duo Stevens & McCarthy
‘Two of Scotland’s most exciting live comedy performers’
30/01/2024 … Sketch duo Stevens & McCarthy are to make a comedy series for BBC Scotland, it has been announced today.
Scot Squad's Chief Miekelson to get a spin-off series
Jack Docherty reprises his role
30/01/2024 … Hit comedy Scot Squad is to get a spin-off series revolving around commissioner Cameron Miekelson.
Fern Brady wins major book prize
Strong Female Character takes the £5,000 Nero Award for non-fiction
30/01/2024 … Fern Brady has won the Nero Award for non-fiction, one of the most prestigious prizes in publishing.