Nick Helm releases 'the greatest show in the last 27 years'
30/05/2020 … Here's Chortle's daily round-up of new comedy to watch at home during lockdown.
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Radio 4 sitcom for Room Next Door comic Michael Spicer
Semi-autobiographical show to air next month
29/05/2020 … Radio 4 is to air a semi-autobiographical sitcom from Room Next Door comedian Michael Spicer.
Robin Ince and Brian Cox to record with a 'virtual' radio audience
Infinite Monkey Cage taping is a BBC first
29/05/2020 … Robin Ince and Professor Brian Cox are to pioneer a new BBC technology to record radio show with a virtual studio audience.
New fund for Northern working-class comedians
£50 grants for those who need kit
29/05/2020 … Comedian Red Redmond has set up a fund to help working-class comedians from the north of England make online content during lockdown.
Comics launch an online festival
29/05/2020 … Comics including Edinburgh Comedy Award winners Sofie Hagen and Jordan Brookes are creating new shows for a new online festival.
Steve Martin and Martin Short announce new London dates
Pair to visit the Royal Albert Hall
29/05/2020 … Steve Martin and Martin Short are to play London next year.
Russell Howard announces rescheduled tour
29/05/2020 … Russell Howard has announced rescheduled tour dates for next year.
Amnesty revisits classic Secret Policeman's Ball moments
Livestreaming events next week
29/05/2020 … Amnesty International is to livestream three comedy events from its Secret Policeman’s Ball archives next week.