Ola Labib on how Britain’s TV industry fuelled her rage
17/08/2025 … The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the thousands of events Chortle currently has listed.
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Sun 17 August 2025
Fri 15 August 2025
Tributes paid to Scottish comedian Gary Little
Stand-up reportedly dies while mountaineering
15/08/2025 … Tributes have been paid to Scottish comedian Gary Little after his death was reported on social media.
Comedy Store launches a podcast
Featuring stand-up performances
15/08/2025 … The Comedy Store is to release a new podcast featuring stand-up performances.
62 shows make the ISH award longlists
15/08/2025 … The ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards have just announced the longlists for best show and best newcomer at this year’s Fringe - and they are VERY long.
Milton Jones: I'm cancer-free!
Comedian to go back on the road next month
15/08/2025 … Milton Jones has announced that he’s cancer-free and will be back on the road next month.
Thu 14 August 2025
Miranda Hart writes a Christmas short story
The Christmas Tree That Loved To Dance
14/08/2025 … Miranda Hart has written a festive short story about a forgotten Christmas tree.
Munya Chawawa, Judi Love and Michelle de Swarte join Schooled
Cast announced for new Channel 4 comedy
14/08/2025 … Munya Chawawa, Judi Love and Michelle de Swarte have been cast in Channel 4 comedy Schooled.
Voting opens in 2025 Comedians' Choice Awards
Three accolades to be handed out
14/08/2025 … Voting has opened for this year’s Comedians’ Choice Awards at the Edinburgh Fringe.