Edinburgh Comedy Award judges announced
And nominees will be showcased on Radio 4
26/07/2025 … The judging panel for this year’s Edinburgh Comedy Award has been revealed – as Radio 4 asounced it will air a show featuring the nominees.
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Fri 25 July 2025
Jewish comedians have their Fringe runs cancelled
Venue staff cited 'safety concerns'
25/07/2025 … Two comedians have had their Edinburgh Fringe shows cancelled because they are Jewish.
Thu 24 July 2025
Susan Riddell cancels Fringe run after terror charges
Bail conditions bar her from entering Edinburgh
24/07/2025 … Scottish comedian Susan Riddell has been forced to cancel her Edinburgh Fringe run after being charged with terrorist offences.
David Copperfield buys Tommy Cooper's robe
Comedy magician was wearing it when he suffered his fatal heart attack
24/07/2025 … The robe worn by Tommy Cooper when he suffered his fatal heart attack on stage has been snapped up by US magician David Copperfield.
Shorlists out for British Podcast Awards 2025
Double nomination for Elis James and John Robins
24/07/2025 … The shortlists have been announced for this year’s British Podcast Awards.
Boost for Edinburgh Fringe sketch comedy
Seven Dials Playhouse funds more Chortle reviews
24/07/2025 … More Edinburgh Fringe sketch shows are to be reviewed on Chortle this year, thanks to the support of London’s Seven Dials Playhouse.
Meet the winners of the 2025 David Nobbs comedy writing prize
Matthew Mclane, Jaskaran Bahia and Tom Little
24/07/2025 … Matthew Mclane has won this year’s comedy writing competition run by the David Nobbs Memorial Trust.
Wed 23 July 2025
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Second season for Owen Wilson’s golf comedy
23/07/2025 … Owen Wilson’s feelgood golf comedy Stick has been renewed for a second series.